Music-Based Interventions, Aging, Alzheimer's Disease
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Using a randomized controlled trial design, the investigators will examine the effects of music engagement through choir training on the hearing, communication, and psychosocial well-being of older adults, particularly those at heightened risk of developing dementia.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Visual and Auditory Acuity: Adequate visual and auditory acuity, with correction if necessary. * Language Proficiency: Fluency in English to ensure complete testing. Exclusion Criteria: * Hearing Loss: Severe hearing loss not correctable with aids. * Neurological and Otologic Conditions: History of known neurological or otologic conditions. * Psychiatric Disorders: Current severe psychiatric disorders (past disorders not included). * Medical Conditions: Unstable or serious medical conditions that could limit participation in assessments or weekly meetings. * Cognitive Function: Impaired cognitive function, indicated by a score of less than 26 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). * Music Training: Current or past professional music training, defined as 3 years of regular, formal practice, excluding typical educational curriculum music classes or singing in worship services.