Can exercise and music beat dementia? a new study targets At-Risk veterans

This study explores whether personalized exercise and music-based therapy can help prevent dementia in older veterans who show early warning signs. Participants have motoric cognitive risk syndrome, meaning they walk slowly and have memory or concentration concerns. The study tests two treatments—functional power training and music-based digital therapy—alone or combined, to see if they are feasible and acceptable. The goal is to develop tailored, non-drug strategies to keep the brain healthy.