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Here are options for home help for elders in Spain, including paid services, and volunteering-based assistance.

Paid Services

Homecare Agencies: These agencies provide a range of services such as personal care, medical assistance, housekeeping, and companionship.

• DomusVi: Offers comprehensive home care services.
• Cuideo: Specializes in providing caregivers for elderly care.

Independent Caregivers: Hiring an independent caregiver can be a more flexible and sometimes more affordable option. These caregivers can provide personal care, help with daily activities, and companionship.

• Caregivers found through websites like Cuidum or local classifieds.

Daycare in Elderly Homes: These services are provided by licensed medical professionals and include physical therapy, wound care, and medication management.

• Most elder’ homes are offering home health care services as day services for non-members of the home.

Options for Free Home Help

Here are some websites where you can find volunteers willing to travel to Spain in exchange for accommodation:

• Workaway Connects volunteers with hosts in Spain who offer food and accommodation in exchange for help with various tasks such as farming, teaching, and housekeeping.

• HelpX Lists hosts in Spain looking for volunteers to help with a variety of projects. In exchange, hosts provide free accommodation and meals.

• WWOOF Spain Focuses on organic farming. Volunteers work on organic farms and in return receive free accommodation and food.

• Worldpackers Offers a range of volunteer opportunities, including social projects, eco-villages, and hostels. Volunteers receive accommodation and sometimes meals.

• HelpStay Offers a variety of volunteering opportunities that include accommodation, such as working at hostels, farms, or eco-projects.

Charity/Volunteering-Based Assistance

Cruz Roja Española (Spanish Red Cross): Offers various programs for the elderly, including home visits, companionship, and assistance with daily activities.

• Programs: “Proximidad” program provides companionship and help with daily tasks.
• Website: Cruz Roja Española

Cáritas: This Catholic charity organization provides support for the elderly, including home care services, companionship, and social activities.

• Programs: Various local initiatives to assist elderly individuals with low income or those in vulnerable situations.
• Website: Cáritas

Fundación Edad&Vida: This foundation aims to improve the quality of life for elderly people and offers various programs and services, including home care support and advice.

• Services: Providing information and support for accessing home care services.
• Website: Fundación Edad&Vida

Amigos de los Mayores: This organization focuses on combating loneliness among the elderly through volunteer companionship programs.

• Programs: Regular visits, telephone calls, and social activities for elderly individuals.
• Website: Amigos de los Mayores