Sound and Music for Mild Cognitive Impairment

The Power of Sound and Music Interventions for Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Emerging studies in humans found that 40 Hz sound induces neural gamma oscillation and enhanced cognitive function in older adults with and without Alzheimer's Disease. We will compare a 40 Hz music intervention to both 40 Hz sound and music alone in a clinical cohort of older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Community-dwelling
2. amnesia mild cognitive impairment
3. Preserved function
4. No dementia

Exclusion Criteria:

1. known diagnosis of schizophrenia or Parkinson's disease;
2. severe hearing impairment;
3. presence of an acute medical or psychiatric condition which would interfere with the subject's ability to follow the study protocol realistically