DementiaRoadmap
Living well with dementia across West Dunbartonshire
Music and dementia
Music can have many benefits for people with dementia and their carers. It can help reduce anxiety and depression, help maintain speech and language, is helpful at the end of life, enhances quality of life and has a positive impact on carers.
Music and dementia groups provide opportunities for active participation, social interaction, and peer support.
Every Voice Choir was created as a therapeutic activity for people living with dementia and their carers in West Dunbartonshire.
This group meets every second Wednesday at St Augustine’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Dumbarton, G82 1LL
Get in touch to join. No singing experience required!
Contact West Dunbartonshire Dementia Resource Centre on 0141 410 5306
Information
Services
Information
- Music and DementiaFind out more about the positive effect of music for people living with dementia.
- Building dementia-friendly communities: A priority for everyoneThis report, published by the Alzheimer's Society, explores evidence from people with dementia about their experiences of living in their community and the ten key things they would like to see in a dementia-friendly community.
Services
- Macmillan Cancer SupportUseful information and advice for anyone affected by dementia and cancer provided by Macmillan.0800 980 9070improving.cancerjourney@west-dunbarton.gov.ukhttps://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/macmillan
- The Phoenix Lounge 50+The Phoenix Lounge 50+. Designed for men and women aged 50 and older, the group focuses on connection, wellbeing, and fun. Wednesday 1-3pm. Free.The Phoenix, Quarry Knowe, Dumbarton, UK01389 600245amy@rockcommunitychurch.org.ukhttps://www.rockcommunitychurch.org.uk/phoenix
- Dementia Friendly National Galleries of ScotlandThe National Galleries of Scotland programme a range of inspiring tours, workshops and resources designed with and for people living with dementia.Scotland, UK0131 624 6200education@nationalgalleries.orghttps://www.nationalgalleries.org/learn/dementia-friendly
- Heart for ArtCrossReach runs creative arts groups for people with dementia all across Scotland. These sessions are called Heart for Art. Charis House, 47 Milton Road East, Edinburgh, EH15 2SR 0131 657 2000info@crossreach.org.ukhttps://www.crossreach.org.uk/find-service/care-for-older-people/getting-creative-with-dementia
- Luminate – Online Creative Resources for Paid CarersLuminate works across Scotland to ensure that older people’s creativity can flourish regardless of their circumstances, experiences, interests, and ambitions. We are the leadership organisation for creative ageing in Scotland.Luminate, First Floor, Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PR0131 668 8066info@luminatescotland.orghttps://luminatescotland.org/
- Alzheimer Scotland Dementia ChoirAlzheimer Scotland Dementia Choir - The Every Voice choir is for everyone living with dementia. No singing experience needed! Just come along every second WednesdaySt Augustine’s Episcopal Church, High Street, Dumbarton G82 1LL, UK0141 410 5306https://www.alzscot.org/living-with-dementia/getting-support/find-support-near-you/every-voice-community-choir
- West Dunbartonshire LibrariesLibraries across West Dunbartonshire offer so much more than just books. Visit your branch to find out what’s on.West Dunbartonshire, Dumbarton, UKhttps://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/library-branches/
- Glasgow Life ConcertsGlasgow Life Concerts - Free, dementia-friendly concerts in Glasgow’s concert halls. Visit their website for more informationGlasgow Life, Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH 0141 287 43500141 353 8000 or 0141 287 4350https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-culture/dementia-friendly-concerts
- Memory SpinnersOur Memory Spinners groups meet weekly in Glasgow and St Andrews. Using music, storytelling, movement and the visual arts, the programme helps people with dementia and their carers relax, get creative and form new support networks.0141 332 9559https://www.scottishopera.org.uk/join-in/memory-spinners/
- Dementia Friendly ConcertThe Scottish Chamber Orchestra is delighted to present regular performances, designed especially for people living with dementia, their friends and carers.0131 557 6800https://www.sco.org.uk/events/reconnect-tea-dance-concerts
- Alzheimer ScotlandAlzheimer Scotland online resources for carers.6-8 Miller Street, Clydebank, Scotland, G81 1UQ0808 808 3000westdunbartonshireservices@alzscot.orghttps://www.alzscot.org/
- ALISS – A Local Information System for ScotlandALISS is an on-line local information system for Scotland. The website can connect you with groups, services and activities to support health and wellbeing across Scotland. Just type in your postcode to see what's on near you.https://www.aliss.org/
- Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Link Worker – West DunbartonshireIf you have been recently assessed as having dementia, you are entitled to one year post diagnostic support from a Dementia Link WorkerDementia Resource Centre, Clydebank, UK07876 208898
- Playlist for LifeBeing able to respond to music is the one thing dementia cannot destroy. Playlist for Life encourages families and caregivers to create a playlist of personally meaningful music on an iPod for people with dementia. 3 Castle Court, Carnegie Campus, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, KY11 8PBhttp://www.playlistforlife.org.uk/
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