George Mois
ABSTRACT
Declining cognitive abilities can have a tremendous impact on one's ability to age healthily and maintain a high quality of life. Cognitive training has been shown to improve neural plasticity and increase cognitive reserve, reducing the risk of dementia. Specifically, learning to play the piano has been shown to be an engaging, multimodal form of cognitive training. Socially assistive robots (SAR) present a unique opportunity to increase access to user-tailored piano learning cognitive training. In this report we present a four-week robot lead piano lesson feasibility intervention for older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Specifically, engaging with the SAR improved cognitive function across multiple domains, and participants found the SAR a highly competent instructor.
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- Understanding Robots' Potential to Facilitate Piano Cognitive Training in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
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