Music Experiences in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)

This study compares different musical experiences and their impact on memory and language in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment. The 12-month study will assess the role of common experiences involving familiar music and other pleasant events to benefit cognition and measure the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Following screening, all participants will meet with a licensed music therapist at the first study visit. Thereafter, each group will have an individualized schedule of follow-up telephone calls and visits. The other intervention groups will have regular telephone-based phone calls with the music therapy team. Screening for the study and participation in the study intervention can be completed in-person or from your home, if you do not live in the area.