The human species possesses two complementary, yet distinct, universal communication
systems—language and music. Functional imaging studies have revealed that some core …

Music, thanks to its strong evocative power, is considered a powerful mnemonic tool for both
normal and clinical populations. However, the mechanisms underpinning the music‐driven …

Now updated for its second edition, this illuminating textbook explores the developmental
stages and changes during adulthood that define some of the most pivotal years of our lives …

Introduction The relationship between music and Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been
approached by different disciplines, but most of our outstanding comes from neuroscience …

People with advanced dementia are at increased risk of institutionalization and experiencing
distress. Research suggests that music therapy could reduce distress, but less is known …

Making predictions about the world and responding appropriately to unexpected events are
essential functions of the healthy brain. In neurodegenerative disorders, such as …

Objective The objective of this research was to determine if a personalized music
intervention reduced the frequency of agitated behaviors as measured by structured …

Background: Recent research has shown beneficial results for music-based interventions
(MBIs) for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD), but …

Musical interventions are now largely supported by many national health agencies as
pertinent nonpharmacological care in pathological aging. Particularly, in the context of …

Existing neuroimaging studies on neural correlates of musical familiarity often employ a
familiar vs. unfamiliar contrast analysis. This singular analytical approach reveals …