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- 15 May 2026
Friends of Music Helps – Our latest initiative to spread the joy
United Kingdom, India
Learning is more powerful when it’s shared. Our new “Friends of Music Helps” initiative celebrates the organisations that move beyond individual training to build a collective musical culture. We are shining a light on the managers and teams who are working together to improve the daily experience of dementia care.
- Adults
- Dementia
- Caregivers
- Music Helps
- News
- 10 April 2026
New publication: Featuring Music Helps in “Music and Dementia: Perspectives on Research and Implementation”
India
We are really pleased to share our contribution to a new Routledge publication on music and dementia, in which we explore the co-creation and lasting impact of our Music Helps (India) online training.
- Dementia
- Caregivers
- Elderly
- Mental health
- Unpaid carers
- Music Helps
- Inspiration
- News
- 4 February 2026
An exciting development for Music Helps (India)
India
Following the successful launch of our new Music Helps training platform last year, we are thrilled to soon start work migrating our Music Helps (India) online course to join its counterpart, Music Helps (UK).
- Caregivers
- Dementia
- Elderly
- Adults
- Music Helps
- News
- 10 December 2025
Music Helps (UK): From learning to lasting change in dementia care
United Kingdom
A year on from its pilot, we followed up with graduates of Music Helps (UK), our online training for dementia caregivers, to determine its longer-lasting impact within dementia care.
- Adults
- Dementia
- Caregivers
- Elderly
- Unpaid carers
- Music Helps
- News
- 4 June 2025
Access the new Music Helps (UK) training platform today: for dementia caregivers.
United Kingdom
Our new training site is now live! Discover practical ways to use music to support people living with dementia with our free online course. Sign up today at musichelps.training
- Caregivers
- Dementia
- Adults
- Unpaid carers
- Music Helps
- News
- 27 March 2025
Reporting on Music Helps (UK) Development (Sprint 1)
United Kingdom
Our new training platform is taking shape with improved accessibility and navigation, thanks to our collaboration with Nick Balneaves (Southbrae Digital). Looking ahead, feedback from a diverse group of testers will guide the next development phase in April.
- Adults
- Caregivers
- Dementia
- Elderly
- Music Helps
- Strategy
- News
- 21 February 2025
DemCon24 & Beyond: Makeda and Elsa’s experience sharing Music Helps (India)
India
Two of our core team members, Makeda and Elsa, recently traveled to India for the first time, attending DemCon24 in Bangalore before visiting Kshetra Assisted Living in Hyderabad. From introducing Music Helps (India) to a new audience to witnessing the profound impact of music in dementia care, their journey was filled with insight, connection, and even a touch of Bollywood-inspired adventure. Read more about their unforgettable experience!
- Caregivers
- Adults
- Dementia
- Elderly
- Unpaid carers
- Awareness
- Music Helps
- Inspiration
- News
- 7 February 2025
The re-development of our Music Helps(UK) training platform
United Kingdom
We’re developing a new training platform to enhance Music Helps (UK), improving accessibility and support for caregivers. While we build, the course remains open for enrolment, helping caregivers use music to support people living with dementia. Stay tuned for updates!
- Dementia
- Caregivers
- Adults
- Music Helps
- News
- 28 January 2025
Taking Music Helps (UK) to Home Instead’s national conference!
United Kingdom
Makeda and Elsa will be showcasing the impact of Music Helps (UK) to widen its reach among home care providers across the UK.
- Dementia
- Adults
- Caregivers
- Elderly
- Music Helps
- Inspiration
- News
- 27 November 2024
Exploring Collaboration in India: Presenting and Partnering for Dementia Care at DemCon’24 and Kshetra Assisted Living
India
Today, our team is heading to India! Makeda and Elsa have the exciting opportunity to represent Music as Therapy International at DemCon’24 in Bangalore, before visiting our Partner setting in Hyderabad.
- Adults
- Dementia
- Caregivers
- Music Helps

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Friends of Music Helps – Our latest initiative to spread the joy

New publication: Featuring Music Helps in “Music and Dementia: Perspectives on Research and Implementation”

An exciting development for Music Helps (India)

Music Helps (UK): From learning to lasting change in dementia care

Access the new Music Helps (UK) training platform today: for dementia caregivers.

Reporting on Music Helps (UK) Development (Sprint 1)

DemCon24 & Beyond: Makeda and Elsa’s experience sharing Music Helps (India)

The re-development of our Music Helps(UK) training platform

Taking Music Helps (UK) to Home Instead’s national conference!

Exploring Collaboration in India: Presenting and Partnering for Dementia Care at DemCon’24 and Kshetra Assisted Living