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14 July 2026
Mental Gym – A fresh perspective on active aging
Delegação de Vila Real de Santo António
Vila Real de Santo António – Monte Gordo – Vila Nova de Cacela

There are moments when technology ceases to be merely a tool and becomes an experience.

In the Mental Gym project, engaging with new technologies—including virtual reality—continues to surprise participants, creating unique opportunities for cognitive, emotional, and sensory stimulation.

 


Pictured here, a participant experiences virtual reality for the first time—a moment of curiosity and discovery, where their gaze turns toward something new, unexpected, and immersive.

It is about more than just “seeing” a virtual world; it is about feeling, reacting, and exploring new ways to stay active, regardless of age.

 


Mental Gym focuses on innovative solutions that foster autonomy, participation, and well-being.

 



Because aging is also about continuing to discover.

 


Stimulate. Include. Transform.