Music in Dementia Homecare

Course fees: Fully funded
ONLY available for Hertfordshire Homecare, Domiciliary Care and Hospice services supporting those living with Dementia
Audience: Current Dementia and Engagement Champion or Equivalent training, Care Coordinators or Senior Carer’s, Learning & Development / Practice Development Leads.

One day course at HCPA Campus

Following training, delegates will be invited to attend monthly 1 hour online network sessions to continue learning from others

Entry Requirements – Delegates are required to have existing extended knowledge in dementia (eg HCPA Dementia or Engagement Champion or equivalent.) 

Delegates should also complete this pre-learning prior to attending WATCH HERE

Discover how music can transform dementia care in this engaging and practical one-day course, designed specifically for home care staff. Part of the Power of Music – Music in Herts Dementia Care programme, this course supports care professionals to use music as a powerful, person-centred tool to enhance wellbeing, communication, and connection.

Learners will explore the science behind music and the brain, gaining an understanding of why music remains accessible even as dementia progresses. The course highlights the wide-ranging benefits of music, including improved mood, reduced anxiety, enhanced communication, and stronger connections with others.

Through practical activities and real-life examples, participants will develop the confidence to use music creatively within everyday care. This includes creating personalised playlists, incorporating music into daily routines such as personal care and mealtimes, and using music to support prevention, independence, and positive behaviour support.

A strong focus is placed on person-centred care, helping learners understand how to identify and respect individual music preferences, cultural backgrounds, and life stories. Participants will also explore how to embed music into care planning and use it to achieve outcomes across physical health, mental wellbeing, and social engagement.

By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with practical tools, ideas, and strategies to integrate music into their service and support a more meaningful, connected experience for people living with dementia.

What you will learn
• The benefits of music in supporting people living with dementia
• How music can be used to improve communication, mood, and wellbeing
• How to develop personalised music approaches using life stories and preferences
• Practical ways to embed music into everyday care and routines
• Strategies to support independence, prevention, and positive behaviour through music
• How to share learning and promote a whole-team approach to embedding music in care

Learning Outcomes
• Understand the many benefits of music therapy
• Understand how to use music to connect with people
• Understand how to apply person-centred approaches to fulfil someone’s music preferences and overcoming mis-conceptions
• Understand how to integrate music preferences and therapeutic techniques within life stories and general care planning
• Understand strategies to implement music preferences in your care setting
• Understand how to cascade to staff

*Please note: As per our T&C’s, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance, non-completion or late cancellation.
Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
Bookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.