Music-based therapeutic intervention intended to prevent dementia and mild cognitive impairment

Abstract

We have reviewed recent evidences of music-based therapeutic intervention for prevention of dementia and mild cognitive impairment which were reported in journals. We will present the results focusing on effects of active music therapy and playing musical instruments. We have been developing a novel accessible electronic musical instrument Cymis. We will outline our pilot study of applying Cymis with touch panel or switch to moderate-sever dementia patients in a nursing home as well as healthy seniors.