Ingka Centers' global initiative brings you activities that aim to improve cognitive skills in a variety of playful and educational ways.
according to European countries health profile 2023, Portugal has the highest prevalence of mental disorders in the European Union, with around 22% of the population suffering from this disease in 2019, according to a report published by the European Commission in collaboration with experts from the OECD and the European Observatory. affected by the problem.. As part of our ongoing efforts to respond to global trends and promote the health and well-being of our communities, inca center drive initiatives brain gym inside you The meeting place, in Portugal at MAR Shopping Algarve and MAR Shopping Matosinhos. From March 22nd to April 7th, two The meeting place We offer a variety of games and brain teasers aimed at keeping the mind healthy and having fun adventures for parents and children together.
it is first edition of brain gym It will be embodied in several interactive activities such as memory games, upside-down pictures, “discover the code'', “feel and discover'', “logic wall'', and giant chess. invite visitorsKeeping your brain active is essential to living a long and healthy life. Therefore, this initiative promises to uncover different ways to improve mental fitness from cognitive stimulation games and provide an immersive experience. mind game A real entertainment space for people of all ages, including sensory games.
In the activity schedule of brain gym At MAR Shopping Algarve, activities such as 'Memory Games', 'Crack Codes' and 'Feel and Discover' will be available, with additional activities such as: workshop Interactives include “Your Colorful Brain,” “The Mind Indicates the Way,” and “The Tower That Never Falls.” At MAR Shopping Matosinhos you can enjoy activities such as puzzles, “Feel and Discover'', “Find the Code'', “Inverted Maze'', “Smell the Image'' and “Escape to Nature''. Each activity addresses different ways to enhance participants' cognitive abilities through concentration, touch and sensation, logic, relaxation, smell, taste, and even creativity.
”We are thrilled to welcome Brain Gym to our Algarve and Matosinhos venues. Our commitment is not only to entertain, but also to educate and inspire. We believe mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, and this initiative reinforces our commitment to providing meaningful opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.” says Mario Barros, South Cluster Operations Manager at Ingka Centres.We hope this event will not only be fun and exercise your brain, but also allow you to spend more quality time with your family.” he concludes.
The official added that the program is part of a global effort. health and welfare Ingka centers are developed and expanded into several centers every year. meeting place Follow the footsteps of the company's activities in several countries all inclusive it is step storewill be released in 2021 and 2022/2023 respectively.
Also participating in the event are ASPESM (Portuguese Association of Mental Health Nursing), the Community Health Unit of Matosinhos and the Portuguese Cerebral Palsy Faro Association (APPC Faro).
