POSTER: Design of a Music Intervention System Using Social Robotics for Cognitive Enhancement
To aid in the care of older adults living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), many forms of therapies and interventions have been created. One such approach, music intervention, uses song and dance to engage users cognitively, physically, and emotionally. This form of intervention has been proven effective for persons living with ADRD, yet it has not been widely implemented due to a low number of professionals (caregivers, music intervention specialists, etc.) performing the interventions. Social robots can provide relief to caregivers by engaging older adults living with ADRD in music. Therefore, we suggest using social robots to use song and dance to interact with older adults living with ADRD through the Music intervention Using Socially Engaging robotics (MUSE) app. This app will have older adults with ADRD participate in a variety of music-based activities that promote positive cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being.
