Multimodal Musical Stimulation for Healthy Neurocognitive Aging

Inclusion Criteria: * normal or corrected-to-normal vision * no more than mild hearing loss * no recent history of neurological or psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders or use of medications that may affect cognition or responsiveness to music. Exclusion Criteria: * moderate or severe hearing loss (40+ dB) * visual impairment (including color blindness) that cannot be corrected with glasses or contacts * recently changed dosage of cholinesterase inhibitors or psychotropic medication * recent history of psychotic or schizophrenic episodes * major neurologic diagnosis or other condition that might impair cognition or confound assessments (dementia, ADRD; Parkinson's disease, stroke, brain injury, epilepsy, or recent cardiovascular or neurovascular event) * recent history of serious physical trauma or diagnosis of serious chronic health condition requiring medical treatment and monitoring .