Effects of Personalized Music Listening in Advanced Alzheimer's

The Effects of Personalized Music Listening on Functional and Cognitive Status in Advanced-Stage Alzheimer's Disease

Recent functional imaging studies have facilitated a better understanding of the neuroplasticity mechanisms underlying the strong and multifaceted effects of music on brain development. For this reason, music is considered a significant factor in improving recall and mood in individuals with dementia.

A review investigating the cognitive and behavioral effects of music listening in Alzheimer's disease (AD) reported that personalized (individualized) music listening yielded the best outcomes.

This study aims to examine the effects of personalized music activities on functional and cognitive status in individuals with advanced-stage AD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 65 and over
• Patients diagnosed with advanced-stage Alzheimer's type dementia according to the diagnostic criteria of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with hearing impairments that could interfere with music listening
• Individuals who have received music education and are able to play an instrument
• Patients with a history of heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes will be excluded from the study.