Accompanied by Guillermo Sánchez, President of the Institut Mallorquí d’Afers Socials (IMAS) and Councillor for Social Welfare, and Catalina Maria Mascaró, Director of Community Care and Personal Autonomy Promotion, Galmés reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to promoting active and healthy ageing among the elderly population of the island. This statement was made during his visit to the Manacor CPAP, where he took part in a social gathering with users, professionals, and technical teams ahead of the conclusion of this year’s planned activities and workshops.
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During the event, President Galmés emphasised:
“It is essential to create meeting spaces that foster relationships and community living. At IMAS, we are fully committed to offering spaces and resources that allow older adults to continue developing their life projects with autonomy and well-being. Centres like the one in Manacor are vital for prevention work and for promoting both physical and cognitive abilities as well as social interaction.”
The goal of the CPAPs managed by IMAS across the island is precisely this: to provide services tailored to the needs and preferences of older adults, promoting healthy habits, community living, and mutual support. The Manacor centre is among those with the highest participation, with 1,034 people actively engaged in various workshops, initiatives, and activities organised at the centre.
“Listening to older people—understanding their needs, expectations, and desires—and adapting to them makes CPAPs vibrant, meaningful, and useful spaces. That is the secret to their success. The aim is for older adults to remain active, connected, and with a personal life project,” explained President Galmés.
The Manacor CPAP offers a wide range of activities, including ceramics, crochet, drawing, and creative writing workshops, as well as physical maintenance classes such as yoga, pilates, and line dancing. It also hosts sessions to stimulate cognitive skills and provides training in IT and well-being.
Occasional workshops are also held, such as pearl restoration in collaboration with Majorica, and intergenerational activities with local school groups. In addition, monthly cultural outings are organised through collaboration with Apropa Cultura, tailored to the interests of participants.
“Working on both physical and cognitive prevention is key to maintaining quality of life as the years go by. All our workshops and activities aim for this and are designed with respect for each person’s pace and abilities,” stated Guillermo Sánchez, President of IMAS.
Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Manacor CPAP has become a reference point for autonomy and quality of life for older adults in the region and continues to expand its offerings.