In a new episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, we speak with Dr. Sofia Figueirinhas, a psychomotor therapist at the Centro Psicogeriátrico Nossa Senhora de Fátima (Sisters Hospitallers – Parede | Cascais), about her work in psychomotor interventions with older adults in institutional settings.
Specialized in geronto-psychomotor therapy, Sofia focuses on sensory stimulation and nonverbal communication to improve the well-being and quality of life of individuals undergoing both typical and pathological aging. In addition to being part of the facility’s multidisciplinary team, she also helps implement community programs such as the “Senior Brain Gym,” which promotes active aging and dementia prevention.
🎧 Listen to the full episode and discover how hospitality is put into action through concrete efforts to support mental health.
Mental health is a fundamental aspect of our well-being and affects everyone at all stages of life. In this episode, we focus on mental health in old age, but it’s important to remember that in the face of any emotional discomfort, uncertainty, or difficult situation, it is always advisable to seek help from a specialized center and talk to a professional. Taking care of our mental health is also an act of hospitality toward ourselves.
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