Objectives

The main objectives of the project are:

To form a consortium of partners with different scientific backgrounds to work jointly and develop materials for brain training, applicable Europe-wide
To discover and compare current national initiatives, programmes, brain training exercises and good practice related to learning in higher age and brain training for older people
To produce brain-training materials for older people in order to help keep their minds in good condition, to help prevent dementia and preserve independence
To facilitate the formation of local groups for older people interested in devoting time to preserving their mental fitness
To provide a new opportunity for people aged 50+ to meet and share the activities in a useful and entertaining way
To provide access to brain training activities on the web, both for individuals and for groups
To compose a handbook that will serve as a guideline and a theoretical background on brain training for professionals working with the elderly
To contribute to scientific research by disseminating the findings of the project

Target groups

Primary:

People aged over fifty who have no existing mental health problems and who want to maintain their mental fitness.
Trainers and professionals providing brain training for the elderly

Secondary:

Adult training organisations, who can use the material to organise courses
Associations of older people, retirement homes and other residential communities for older people, who can use the material as part of a daily routine
Researchers investigating the effect of brain training on the mental fitness of older people

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MindWellness Project 143087-LLP-1-2008-1-ES-GRUNDTVIG-GMP
This project has been financed with the support of the European Union. The European Union and the EACEA are not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained here in.