The nursing homes are centers designed for people who for various circumstances can not stay in their homes usual.

These homes are usually offer accommodation services, food, health care, enjoyment of recreational areas and practice different activities.

Types of residences

Homes for the elderly can be classified taking into account funding that can be public or private. Access to the first is governed by certain rules.

There are also residences that support different types of patients, not all have the means to care for those who can not assert themselves to the tasks of everyday life.

Residences public

They depend on the regional governments, which stipulate the conditions for granted. In general it is necessary to meet the following requirements:

·  Being over 65, although in some circumstances and communities that age was lowered to 60 years.

·  Living in the Community in calling the plaza for a certain time or be considered as returned emigrant.

·  Do not suffer any illness that requires medical care on a continuous or any contagious disease.

·  Do not suffer any serious mental disorder that may impair everyday living.

Private Residences

They are run by a private company. They have varying prices depending on the services and facilities they have and are targeted to the elderly, usually over 60 years.

We need to have the appropriate permits and that staff in charge of the facilities have the required qualifications. The differences between the two can be very impressive.

Residences health

They are residential centers designed for people who need medical care and care professionals and continuously whose stay in a private residence can be difficult.

It can be public or private. Access to the first is governed by the rules of each Autonomous Community.

Flats tutelados

They are houses where old people who are worth living for themselves and share some household chores. They target people who do not suffer from any serious illness, but have problems of accommodation.

At its costs are included residence, in addition to food and health care social necessary. These flats are available in some regions.

Daycare Centers

They are centers where the elderly who suffer from illness or disability remain important during the day to receive professional care they need.

They are generally public and have the advantage that it does not oblige them to abandon their nuclear family, as the elder only stays there times when his family could not adequately serve.

Teleassistance

It is a service that allows an elderly communicate from home 24 hours a day with a specialized center at the push of a button pendant or wristband that lead steadily since.

This service belongs to IMSERSO (Institute of Senior and Social Services) and the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces is currently installed in many municipalities.

Request teleassistance

To apply simply go to the City Council for Social Services. The requirements for application are usually:

·  People over 65 or with any illness or disability that put them at risk.

·  Do not suffer any serious psychological disorder.

·  Do not suffer any serious ailment that prevents oral communication.