Andreas shared some stories and bits of advice that come from working as a music therapist.
We sat down with Dr. Margaret Lobo, founder of the Otakar Kraus Music Trust to find out how she was inspired to work with others to find their voice.
The Otakar Kraus Music Trust's work with children and adults with learning difficulties teaches us how to listen to stories that don't always use words.
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The Soul Relics Museum bridges the museum and mental health sectors, using object-based story-telling to bring us closer to the struggle of mental ill-health.
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Watch this mesmerising video about Tovertafel - a beautiful, interactive game that creates a ‘magic table’ which encourages people with dementia to play and spend time together.
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Duckie, the purveyors of progressive working class entertainment are raising eyebrows and shimmying with the over 60s.
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We've been thinking about harnessing the power of music in our work and we gave it a try by building a collaborative playlist at a recent event.
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We check out the work of The People Speak, an organisation dedicated to getting people taking to each other in exciting ways.
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We check out Pramdepot, a great community-led recycling project helping new mums.
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Check out this short film about an all day arts club for people aged over 60. It showcases the passion and energy of everyone involved.
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It can sometimes seem like the pace of modern life is relentless, especially when viewed through the distorted lens of social media. Let’s be honest, nobody’s normal week is really spent letting loose at a music festival on Monday, climbing up Machu Picchu on Wednesday and sunbathing on white beaches on Friday, despite what their Instagram feed or Facebook page…
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We champion a new type of day centre for older people where anything is possible!
Read article“The Hub acts as a glue bringing together people and organisations who are doing so much to positively disrupt their local systems.”
Burcu Borysik, Mayday Trust