Id		74
Author		Strong, J., V.; Mast, B., T.
Title		The cognitive functioning of older adult instrumental musicians and non-musicians.
Reference		Strong, J. V., & Mast, B. T. (2019). The cognitive functioning of older adult instrumental musicians and non-musicians. Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition, 26(3), 367-386.
Keywords		cognitive aging; music cognition; executive function; neuropsychology; cognitive reserve
Link to article		https://doi.org/10.1080/13825585.2018.1448356
Abstract		This study examined similarities and differences in the cognitive profiles of older adult instrumental musicians and non-musicians. We compared neuropsychological test scores among older adult non-musicians, low-activity musicians (
Metodology		Three groups of older adults were selected: non-musicians, low-activity musicinans and high-activity musicians. They answered some questionnaires and were subjected to some tests to assess several cognitive domains.
Findings		The results support late life cognitive benefits of early musical training, but only in select cognitive domains, including language, executive functioning, and visual spatial ability.
Open Access		NO
DOI		10.1080/13825585.2018.1448356
Search Database		Researcher knowledge
Technique		Questionnaire; Neuropsychological battery tests; Analysis of covariance

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