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Music playlists for people with dementia

This website will help you to develop plans and strategies for using music to aid people living with dementia. Create an account to use the tools provided and keep a record of your observations and plans.
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Five steps for creating and using personalised music playlists

Step 1

Create a Profile & Take the Questionnaire

Complete the questionnaire on theMusic For Dementia website to:

  1. Assess vulnerability;
  2. Identify key changes to behaviour;
  3. Find out music preferences

Step 2

Make Playlists

Use Spotify or another music streaming service or player to create playlists based on recommendations & examples provided in Step 1.

Step 3

Observations and Trials

Trial your created playlists and record your observations using the provided post-assessment tools on this website.

Step 4

Refine & Revise Playlists

Based on your observations, revise and refine your playlists over time for maximum suitability and effect.

Step 5

Music Usage Plan

Use the provided templates to develop a music usage plan, so you know the best songs or playlists to use for specific situations.

These tools and guidelines are designed to be used by both home-based carers and and professional care staff. However, the Guidelines are general in nature and do not constitute personal medical advice. These Guidelines are not an alternative for medical treatment and care provided by qualified medical professionals.

To aid you, we have developed a guide that more thoroughly explains the concepts and research this tool is based on. For best results, we recommend you download and read the guide before beginning the steps to creating playlists.

Read the guide