The Multipurpose Disability Medical Certificate is a document that proves the degree of physical or mental incapacity, permanent or temporary, of a user. It is an essential document for a person with a disability to o...

“The World Health Organization defines Active Aging as the process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security to improve the quality of life for people as they age. The three fundamental ...

“Sociocultural Animation is, according to UNESCO, a set of social practices that aim to stimulate initiative, as well as the participation of communities in the process of their own development and in the global...

Apnea (also known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome – OSAS) is considered to be a sleep disorder, on a par, for example, with insomnia, sleepwalking, bruxism or restless legs syndrome. This pathology consists ...

Urinary Incontinence is a problem that affects about 20% of the Portuguese female population over 40 years old, but only 10% of these people seek specialized medical help. Talking about this problem in the World Conti...

Nutritional status and oral health influence each other. Find out how and also learn about the three types of foods that do the best and worst for your teeth. Food plays a key role in promoting oral health. But an inc...

Did you know that calcium is an essential mineral for improving bone structure? That’s why eating calcium-rich foods is so important for seniors. With advancing age, it is common for people to develop bone disea...

He who dances sows his wounds! It sounds cliché, but the benefits of dancing for seniors can be many and can make a difference in your life! The senior need specific care. Diet, physical activity, and socialization ar...

Occupational Therapy is the use of assessment and intervention to develop, recover or maintain meaningful activities, or occupations, of individuals, groups or communities. The occupational therapist’s work with...