Continuous Intergenerational Play for Neuroplasticity

The NeuroPlay project (GA: 101134703) addresses the growing need for innovative approaches to promoting health and well-being across generations.With approximately 1.5 billion grandparents worldwide, this project highlights the untapped potential of intergenerational activities to promote neurological development in children and support healthy aging in older people.As part of this project, we are exploring the possibilities of intergenerational play as an effective tool for promoting cognitive, physical, and social well--being.These activities create unique opportunities for interaction that allow younger and older generations to learn from each other and develop mutual respect and understanding.Through carefully designed motor-cognitive exercises, NeuroPlay promotes neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to adapt and form new neural connections, which benefits participants of all ages.NeuroPlay emphasizes collaborative activities that stimulate lateral motor transfer, a method that encourages the application of skills learned in a certain context to other tasks.By incorporating neuroscience principles, the project ensures that its activities are both scientifically sound and practically engaging.