The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about and describe how pianistic training influences the development of Alzheimer's disease. The key question is: Can pianistic practice influence the development of Alzheimer's disease? Participants will receive piano lessons for 4 weeks (20 sessions) and we will evaluate the evolution of the different parameters described by the tests carried out.
Age range
50 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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State of global deterioration
Timeframe: Pre-intervention, Post-intervention (after four weeks of intervention), Follow up after 6 month intervention.
Minimental Test
Timeframe: Pre-intervention, Post-intervention (after four weeks of intervention), Follow up after 6 month intervention.
RDRS-2 Rapid Disability Assessment Scale
Timeframe: Pre-intervention, Post-intervention (after four weeks of intervention), Follow up after 6 month intervention.
MONTREAL COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT (MOCA)
Timeframe: Pre-intervention, Post-intervention (after four weeks of intervention), Follow up after 6 month intervention.
WAIS-IV
Timeframe: Pre-intervention, Post-intervention (after four weeks of intervention), Follow up after 6 month intervention.
Behavioral disorders: BEHAVE-AD
Timeframe: Pre-intervention, Post-intervention (after four weeks of intervention), Follow up after 6 month intervention.
NPI - CUMMINGS
Timeframe: Pre-intervention, Post-intervention (after four weeks of intervention), Follow up after 6 month intervention.
Evaluation of the caregiver's burden (Zarit test)
Timeframe: Pre-intervention, Post-intervention (after four weeks of intervention), Follow up after 6 month intervention.