Se-Mente | Saúde Mental Sénior

What Se-Mente | Saúde Mental Sénior does

Se-Mente | Saúde Mental Sénior is a privately-held Portuguese healthcare services provider, legally constituted as Planeta de Histórias, Lda., headquartered at Rua Afrânio Peixoto 92 in Coimbra. The organization delivers specialized mental health services for seniors, focused on dementia and mild cognitive decline through non-pharmacological interventions. Its service portfolio comprises six interconnected offerings: Clínica Se-Mente (neuropsychological evaluation, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, gerontology consultations), Unidade de Dia (a purpose-built Day Care Unit), Apoio em Casa (personalized home-based care), Apoio ao Cuidador (caregiver support groups and counseling), Programas de Prevenção em Farmácias (community-level cognitive screening and wellness programs delivered through partner pharmacies), and Capacitação da Comunidade (Dementia-Friendly Community development). The clinical model is built around a multidisciplinary team of approximately 10 professionals including neuropsychologists, psychogerontologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, sports technicians, and gerontologists.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees from clinical consultations, day care, and home-based support, plus training course fees. The organization operates as a DGERT-certified training entity delivering certified online courses via a proprietary Moodle-based platform called Espaço de Aprendizagem Virtual (EAV), with publicly disclosed course pricing of €42–€155 per course and group/alumni discounts. A research partnership with CINEICC at the University of Coimbra supports the REMINDER dementia-prevention program, lending academic credibility to the offering. Distribution is regional for clinical services (Coimbra municipality) and national for the training catalogue via synchronous Zoom delivery and asynchronous e-learning modules.

The company is founder-led, with Raquel Redondo serving as Executive Director and Filipa Cerveira as Scientific Consultant. Operations are funded entirely through operating revenue; no external investment, funding rounds, or institutional anchors are disclosed. The technology stack is intentionally lean — a caregiver monitoring portal, the EAV platform, Google Analytics, and Facebook Pixel — with no disclosed AI/ML components. Geographic footprint is limited to a single Coimbra physical site, with reach extended nationally only through the e-learning and pharmacy partnership channels.

Name

Se-Mente | Saúde Mental Sénior

Legal name

Planeta de Histórias, Lda

Website

https://se-mente.pt

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Se-Mente is a Coimbra, Portugal-based multidisciplinary clinic and DGERT-certified training provider delivering non-pharmacological dementia and cognitive-decline services — clinical consultations, a Day Care Unit, home-based care, caregiver support, and pharmacy prevention programs — for seniors, caregivers, and health/social professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Mental Healthcare and Dementia Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSABAIAF

Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Care Coordination & Geriatric Care Management

SECONDARYHSABAEAH

Cognitive Stimulation & Reminiscence Therapy (Non-Clinical)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Dementia & Alzheimer’s In-Home Care

SECONDARYHLADAGAG

Dementia/Alzheimer’s In-Home Care (Non-Medical)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Non-Medical In-Home Care & Personal Care

SECONDARYHSABAEAL

Post-Diagnosis Transition & Hospital-to-Home Dementia Support

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Dementia & Alzheimer’s In-Home Care

Keywords

• Dementia care services
• Senior mental health
• Geriatric neuropsychology
• Cognitive stimulation therapy
• Professional caregiver training

Headquarters

HQ city

Coimbra

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Clinical Consultations: Fees for consultations across specialties (Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Gerontology) for senior population and persons with dementia or mild cognitive decline.
2. Day Care Unit (Unidade de Dia): Fees for day care services atRua Afrânio Peixoto 92, Coimbra, featuring non-pharmacological group and individual activities for persons with cognitive decline or dementia.
3. Home-Based Support Services: Customized at-home services adapting to individual needs, routines, and interests, including cognitive/sensory/motor stimulation, physical exercise, daily activity support, and accompaniment to community activities.
4. Certified Professional Training: Fees from certified training courses for health and social professionals. Courses range from €42–155, with discounts for groups and Se-Mente alumni. Courses are delivered online via proprietary e-learning platform and in person in Coimbra.
5. Pharmacy Prevention Programs: Partnership programs with pharmacies including 'Ativar Corpo e Mente' group sessions and 'Teste a sua Memória' cognitive screening, providing community-level prevention services.
6. Caregiver Support Services: Support groups, counseling sessions, and psychoeducation groups for caregivers of persons with dementia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Se-Mente provides specialized mental health services for the senior population, focused on prevention and intervention in dementia and mild cognitive decline. Offerings include clinical consultations (neuropsychology, psychology, occupational therapy, gerontology), a Day Care Unit (Unidade de Dia) delivering non-pharmacological group and individual interventions, customized home-based support services (Apoio em Casa), caregiver support programs, pharmacy-based prevention programs, and a DGERT-certified professional training division delivered through a proprietary e-learning platform (Espaço de Aprendizagem Virtual).

Product overview

Se-Mente is a specialized mental health service provider for seniors (Saúde Mental Sénior) offering a comprehensive portfolio of six interconnected services: Clínica Se-Mente (clinical consultations including neuropsychological evaluation), Unidade de Dia (day care with non-pharmacological interventions), Apoio em Casa (home-based care), Apoio ao Cuidador (caregiver support), Programas de Prevenção em Farmácias (pharmacy-based prevention programs including 'Ativar Corpo e Mente' and 'Teste a sua Memória'), and Capacitação da Comunidade (community empowerment). The organization also operates a certified training platform (Espaço de Aprendizagem Virtual) delivering courses on dementia care and elderly intervention. Non-pharmacological interventions include cognitive stimulation, reminiscence therapy, sensory stimulation, music therapy, physical activity, and occupational therapy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clínica Se-Mente Clinical consultations across multiple specialties (Neuropsychological Evaluation, Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Occupational Therapy, Gerontology) targeted at the senior population and persons with dementia or mild cognitive decline.
• Unidade de Dia (Day Care Unit) Day care unit providing a familiar, comfortable, and affective environment with person-centered non-pharmacological activities for persons with cognitive decline or dementia, delivered in small groups or individually.
• Apoio em Casa (Home-Based Support) Customized in-home services that adapt to each person's needs, routines, and interests, including cognitive, sensory, and motor stimulation, physical exercise, daily life activities support, and accompaniment to community activities, intended to extend functional independence and personal well-being.
• Apoio ao Cuidador (Caregiver Support) Specialized individual and group interventions supporting family caregivers of persons with dementia, including support groups, counseling sessions, and psychoeducation programs.
• Programas de Prevenção em Farmácias (Pharmacy Prevention Programs) Community-level prevention programs delivered in partner pharmacies, including 'Ativar Corpo e Mente' group sessions for adults over 65 and 'Teste a sua Memória' cognitive screening, supporting early detection of cognitive changes and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
• Capacitação da Comunidade (Community Empowerment) Community training and awareness programs aimed at increasing understanding of dementia and supporting the development of Dementia-Friendly Communities in Portugal.
• Espaço de Aprendizagem Virtual (EAV) - Certified Professional Training DGERT-certified distance learning platform (Moodle-based) offering certified training courses in dementia care, cognitive stimulation, multidisciplinary evaluation, and elderly intervention for health and social professionals, delivered via synchronous Zoom sessions and asynchronous modules.
• Programa REMINDER Evidence-based multi-domain neuropsychological intervention program for dementia prevention in adults aged 60+, developed by University of Coimbra scientists to promote cognitive and emotional flexibility and lifestyle changes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Non-pharmacological interventions have been shown to reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, decrease caregiver burden, and improve quality of life for persons with dementia and their caregivers.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CINEICC - Centro de Investigação em Neuropsicologia e Intervenção Cognitivo-Comportamental, Universidade de CoimbracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and implementation partnership for the REMINDER program — a 20-session, evidence-based neuropsychological intervention for dementia prevention targeting adults aged 60+. Coordinated by Ana Rita Silva (Se-Mente's Scientific Consultant), this collaboration brings academic rigor to Se-Mente's preventive care offerings and reinforces the organization's scientific credibility.
• Partner Pharmacies (Farmácias Parceiras)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of partner pharmacies hosting Se-Mente's prevention programs: 'Ativar Corpo e Mente' (group cognitive wellness sessions for adults 65+) and 'Teste a sua Memória' (cognitive screening for adults/elders with suspected cognitive decline or memory complaints). Pharmacies serve as the community touchpoint for early detection and referral.
• Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (Portuguese Order of Psychologists)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional protocol/partnership with Portugal's official psychologist association. Se-Mente is a 'Entidade Protocolada', indicating official recognition for professional training and standards alignment.
• Turisforma - Formação e ConsultoriaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEntidade Gestora (managing entity) for certain funded training courses, specifically UFCD 7226 - Prevenção da negligência, abusos e maus-tratos. Handles administrative/financial aspects of funded training programs.
• Centro Social do Vale do Homem / Casa da Alegria - instituição especializada em Pessoas com DemênciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized institution for persons with dementia referenced as employer of Mariana Afonso (Nutritionist/Formadora) who also delivers Se-Mente training courses on nutrition in dementia care.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• HelpAge International: Global non-governmental network focused on the wellbeing and rights of older people, including dementia-friendly community initiatives — aligns with Se-Mente's Capacitação da Comunidade and Dementia-Friendly Community mission but as an enabler/advocate rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• BrightStar Care: US home care franchise offering both medical and non-medical dementia care with a clinically-led model — directly comparable to Se-Mente's blended clinical + non-medical multidisciplinary dementia services at much larger scale.
• Home Instead Senior Care: Global home care franchise specializing in personalized in-home care for older adults, including dedicated dementia care programs — directly comparable to Se-Mente's Apoio em Casa service but operating at global scale across multiple geographies.
• Visiting Angels: Large US/UK home care franchise providing personalized in-home senior services including dementia and Alzheimer's care — directly comparable to Se-Mente's Apoio em Casa service model at national franchise scale.
• DomusVi: Major European senior care operator (Spain/France) with dedicated dementia units and home care services — represents the scaled, multi-country version of Se-Mente's dementia care operating model.
• ComForCare: US-based home care franchise with a 'DementiaWise' specialty program offering personalized in-home dementia support — comparable to Se-Mente's non-pharmacological, person-centered dementia home care approach.
• Orpea: One of Europe's largest senior care and long-term care groups, with dementia-specialized facilities and home services — provides the strategic benchmark for what scaled European dementia care looks like versus Se-Mente's boutique, Portugal-only footprint.

Emerging players

• Relias: US-based healthcare e-learning platform serving thousands of providers with mandatory training, including dementia and behavioral health courses — comparable to Se-Mente's Espaço de Aprendizagem Virtual (EAV) training vertical and its role in building the dementia workforce.

Direct peers

• Alzheimer Portugal: Portuguese non-profit dedicated to supporting people with dementia and their families, including caregiver support groups, psychoeducation, and public awareness — overlapping directly with Se-Mente's Apoio ao Cuidador and Capacitação da Comunidade services within the same Portuguese market.
• Dementia UK: UK charity providing specialist dementia nurse support, family caregiver services, and training — closely matching Se-Mente's combination of clinical specialist input, caregiver support, and professional training around dementia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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