Cognitempus Sénior

Cognitempus Sénior is a senior care and autonomy-support service based in central Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Described as the Northern Region’s first Unidade de Dia e Promoção da Autonomia (Day and Autonomy Promotion Unit), it provides integrated outpatient care, social support and activities for people with varying levels of dependency. Its goal is to help clients remain in their current living environment while encouraging independence and preventing dependency from developing or worsening.

The day unit operates from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering a calm, secure setting that supports social interaction alongside individually tailored therapeutic objectives. Autonomy-focused services include functional and cognitive therapeutic techniques, fall prevention, and functional and psychological rehabilitation to support everyday activity. The programme also includes a day centre and social gathering space, sociocultural activities, games and artistic activities, senior fitness, Pilates, yoga and tai chi. Additional services include hairdressing and transport. Cognitempus Sénior is located on Rua Conselheiro Veloso da Cruz and is open Monday to Friday.