Memtrain

Project Name: MEMTRAIN – Memory Training for Older Adults (55+) Linking Physical Exercise and Brain Training to Promote Healthy Ageing

Summary MEMTRAIN is a 24-month transnational partnership funded under Erasmus+ KA2 Adult Education, focused on promoting healthy ageing by linking physical activity with brain training for adults aged 55 and older. By combining the expertise of sports scientists, memory trainers, educators, and psychologists, the project developed a replicable training manual and YouTube channel to improve memory, mobility, and wellbeing across seven EU countries.

Main Objectives

• Improve memory function and cognitive resilience in adults 55+
• Enhance physical mobility through adapted sports and gentle exercise
• Train local professionals to deliver combined physical and cognitive workshops
• Develop accessible online content for seniors with reduced mobility
• Promote intergenerational solidarity, health literacy, and mental wellness
• Provide support for disadvantaged older adults (e.g. living alone or with health issues)

Key Activities

• Development of a comprehensive Trainer Manual with scientific chapters, memory games, adapted fitness protocols (e.g. Zumba, Judo, APA)
• Creation of YouTube videos for seniors and trainers to visualize training sequences
• 10-week pilot courses in five countries: Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy, Poland, and Slovenia
• Staff training exchange hosted in Poland for knowledge-sharing among experts
• Final international multiplier event in Prague to promote results and celebrate achievements

Project Partners

• Prave ted! o.p.s. – Coordinator
• Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (Spain)
• Gdynia Sports Centre (Poland)
• Ljudska Univerza Rogaška Slatina (Slovenia)
• UISP Cirie Settimo Chivasso (Italy)
• Judo Ireland
• Cestou zdraví z.s. (Czech Republic)

Implementation Period

• October 2016 – September 2018
• Key phases included content creation, pilot testing, evaluation, and dissemination

Funding & Support

• Erasmus+ Strategic Partnerships for Adult Education – KA2
• European Commission co-funded
• National and local support from health organizations, municipalities, and NGOs

Legacy & Impact MEMTRAIN empowers adults 55+ to maintain cognitive and physical health through engaging, professionally developed training. Its resources remain open-access across Europe, supporting lifelong learning and reducing risk of cognitive decline, isolation, and age-related illness. The manual and videos continue to be used by sports associations, educators, senior centres, and health professionals.

For more information on the MEMTRAIN project click HERE for the website, and HERE for the Facebook Page

Available Documentation:

- Memtrain -AFA Training Manual

- Memtrain -Final Training Manual