Mind&Gait aims to promote independent living in frail older adults by developing innovative initiatives and systems to improve cognition and gait ability and providing specific support equipment.

The project will create a structured and integrated combined intervention through a computer-assisted cognitive stimulation and animal-assisted therapy program, a physical activity program and an auto-blocking mechanism for rolling walkers.

Additionally, a web platform will work as a repository and an instrument for results dissemination and resource availability.

Principal Investigator: Maria dos Anjos Dixe

Duration: 18 months (2017 – 2019)

Institutional Partners and Others

• Nursing School of Coimbra(coord)
• Polytechnic University of Coimbra
• Santarém Polytechnic University
• Cáritas Diocesana de Coimbra
• Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Alcobaça

Funding: Compete 2020