Personalising Music for People with Dementia: Introducing Practical Ideas for 1:1 and Group Music Work

Join this online session to learn the benefits of music for people  with dementia, and how you can introduce creative music activities in  your work or caring context. You do not need to be a trained musician,  be able to read music or play an instrument. Learn how to develop a  person-centred approach to music activities and become equipped with  activities and ideas that you can implement immediately.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the training learners will be able to:

• Understand of the benefits of music and music-making for people with dementia
• Explore introductory and accessible music-making activities
• Introduce personalised playlists
• Work in a person-centred way through music

This training is aimed for people working with people with dementia for example paid carers, informal carers, activity coordinators, dementia advisers and many more.

Training will be delivered by Liv McLennan, who has had a passion for working for people with dementia since her teens,  when her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s-type dementia.  After a music degree and time as an army musician, Liv worked for various charities, including the Alzheimer’s Society, developing  projects mainly based around peer support and groupwork.  Liv then completed the renowned Certificate in Music Workshop Skills at  Goldsmith’s College, and has been self-employed as a community musician,  working with different groups. The main areas she specialises in are  Early Years, Community Choirs and people with dementia. She is also a trainer in these areas and has run  training sessions for community musicians and care workers in how to  incorporate these techniques into their work.

Liv plays the cello, highland bagpipes and saxophone, and dabbles in ukulele and kantele! In  her spare time, she enjoys Circle Dancing and learning Appalachian Clog  Dancing. She is also on the board of trustees for Sound Sense, the  Professional Association for Community Musicians.