Music24 is proud to be working alongside Herts Care Providers Association, Age UK Hertfordshire and Hertfordshire County Council in a project that is establishing Hertfordshire as a Centre for Excellence for Music in Dementia Care.
Thanks to the Power of Music Fund and following a successful 3 day pilot, we are excited that the launch of the Music in Herts Dementia Care Champion programme is ready to welcome new cohorts from Residential and Nursing Homes in Hertfordshire. The programme will empower care professionals to discover how deeply music can connect, comfort and uplift those living with Dementia. It will help them to integrate music into the lives of residents with Dementia on a daily basis.
During the 3 day pilot sessions, our ‘Dementia Care Music Champions’ stepped out of their comfort zones to learn how positively music can affect residents and staff. Here are a few things they said about their training experience:
“What a benefit music really is to everyone, particularly with dementia.”
“I have learnt different strategies and techniques to carry out music sessions at the home.”
“Think about impact on residents & make sure they enjoy session.”
“To have fun with the residents and make them smile. “
“That I should ask what peoples’ music preferences are. How music makes them feel and the importance of music to people.”
“Hope this continues!”
“Really enjoyed this course. Brilliant trainers”
Information about the training opportunities taking place in September and October 2025 for current Dementia and Engagement Care professionals working in Residential & Nursing Homes in Hertfordshire, can be found via the links below.
Music in Herts Dementia Care Champion - 3 Day Course September 2025
Music in Herts Dementia Care Champion - 3 Day Course October 2025