The practice of physical activities receives strong encouragement within the municipal schedule Ana Chaffin - Social Communication Active aging and guaranteeing the rights of elderly people are highlighted in Macaé through the Macaé City of the Best Age Program. The program works as an articulator of public policies, uniting efforts from sectors such as health, social development, human rights and accessibility and sports. The central mission of the initiative is to ensure that the population over 60 ages with physical, mental, cultural and social integrity, offering free support through physical activities, medical monitoring, workshops, lectures and integration events. The services available cover a wide variety of workshops focused on leisure, artistic development and mental health, helping to combat social isolation and the inclusion of elderly people. Among the options offered, participants can enjoy craft workshops, fabric and canvas painting classes, theater, cutting and sewing, crochet and various manual activities. The program also promotes seasonal events, such as the Soap Opera Ball, fun tours and the “Devolva Minha Tupperware” carnival block, bringing back memories and socialization. The practice of physical activities receives strong encouragement within the municipal schedule, offering seniors classes in loose, canoeing, stretching, step, in addition to senior ballet, senior jazz and senior forró. Training takes place both in the physical space of the headquarters and outdoors, in Praça Washington Luiz and Praia da Imbetiba, facilitating access for residents from different regions. Public awareness is also brought to the elderly through conversation circles Moises Bruno -Social Communication Medical care is also one of the highlights of the Macaé City of the Best Age Program. A room at the project headquarters is dedicated to the Digital Health service, which operates at the project headquarters and connects users to specialized consultations in cooperation with the Department of Health. Through scheduling, elderly people have access to a general practitioner, geriatrician, cardiologist, psychologist, rheumatologist, neurologist, nutritionist and orthopedist. In the field of emotional and physical well-being, integrated actions prioritize the preservation of mental health, community dignity and the fight against prejudice against the elderly. Elderly people with a medical referral can enjoy treatments such as auriculotherapy and acupuncture. Public awareness is also raised among the elderly through conversation circles. Last year, program members received lectures on campaigns such as Janeiro Roxo, which aims to combat leprosy, and June Violeta actions, a month to raise awareness about violence against elderly people. To enroll in any activity, interested parties over 60 years of age must go to the program headquarters with copies of their ID, CPF, proof of residence, SUS card and a medical certificate of physical fitness. The service space is located at Rua Marechal Deodoro, number 564, in the center of Macaé, operating from Monday to Friday. Information about open vacancies and telephone appointments can be checked directly through the WhatsApp channel provided by the municipality at (22) 99105-3160.