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The "CEREBRUM" software with virtual sailing scenarios is made up of exercises of variable difficulty, designed to train different cognitive functions, in particular attention, memory, learning, cognitive estimates, working memory, executive functions, motor abilities and language. The different degrees of difficulty are designed to adapt to the user's functional diagnosis. The operator who conducts the intervention must adapt the difficulty level to the user's residual abilities, so that the exercises are neither too easy nor too complex. Each session, after an initial part of welcome, psychoeducation and orientation to the instrument, involves alternating virtual reality exercises, positive and corrective feedback, and suggestions of practical homework related to the cognitive function trained during the session that the individual should try during daily life.

The intervention includes a series of 3 webinars focused on active ageing promotion. In particular, each webinar will regard topics related to healthy lifestyle, such as physical activity in old age, effective communication, stress management, technologies and health. Each webinar will be conducted by a mental health professional, and it will be delivered in real-time in a group (plenary).