Person-Centred Rural Care for Older Adults
In ageing and sparsely populated rural areas, older adults face limited access to healthcare and social services, forcing them to leave their community for large institutional residential homes, increasing isolation and loss of autonomy. The ESIRA Project has analysed the viability of a person-centred residential and social services centre in Tubilla del Lago (Spain). The proposed social economy model combines a day centre and housing, with person-centred care embedded in the local community. The analysis shows that this model is viable and can help older adults remain in their homes, promote active decision-making, and create local employment linked to care services. Consultations with older residents revealed a strong interest in the initiative. Initial public funding from the municipality is a key condition for implementation. The model applies to small and ageing rural municipalities seeking community-based care solutions.
Enhancing Social Innovation in Rural Areas
Ongoing | 2024-2027
- Main funding source
- Horizon Europe (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
- Geographical location
- Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Spain, Norway, Republic of Serbia