Spain's Home‑care Model for the Elderly Under Strain

In recent years, Spain has seen growing concern over the adequacy of home‑care services for older people. Many seniors live in houses that lack accessibility features such as elevators, turning their homes into barriers. Families often bear the emotional and physical burden of caregiving, with limited financial resources and high co‑payments that many cannot afford.

The article argues that continuing to rely on home care as the sole solution is insufficient. It calls for political commitment and increased investment to build a community‑based, social‑health model that places the person at the centre and prevents isolation, over‑burden, or abandonment. Without proper resources, the desire to age at home risks becoming synonymous with neglect.