Music training to boost mental sharpness in older adults
This study tests whether learning or practicing music can help keep your mind sharp as you age. You must be 60 or older and have normal hearing for your age.
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Who can take part
- Be 60 years old or older.
- Have normal or near-normal hearing for your age.
- Have no memory problems or conditions like dementia.
- Speak English or Spanish well enough to follow instructions.
- Have had no more than two years of music lessons in childhood or in the past 20 years.
- Be generally healthy with no major mental health conditions or serious head injury.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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