The city of Reus, in the Baix Camp region, faces population aging, with 21,300 people over 65, representing 20% of the total population. Approximately 3,600 individuals in this group are over 85. The SEAP +60 was created in response to the need for support against unwanted loneliness, emotional distress, economic difficulties, and care-related dependency.
This community service is deployed in a decentralized manner across seven in-person care points located in civic centers and other municipal spaces. The project received a grant of 437,352 euros from the European Social Fund Plus (EU) for a two-year period, allowing the reinforcement of the social worker staff. Concurrently, the service has begun contacting seniors by phone to arrange home visits, an action that councilor Anabel Martínez emphasized is «not a scam».
“"There are many elderly people who have no one to talk to or do not feel safe enough to express what is happening to them. In many cases, just being listened to, without judgment, is already a very important help."
The SEAP +60 includes advice on legal, social, and health matters, technological support for digital procedures, and activities to stimulate emotional well-being. A key focus is coordination with the Emotional and Mental Well-being Guidance and Support Service (SOABEM), established in 2023, to detect and continuously monitor cases of distress.
“"With SEAP +60, we want to take a step forward to build a more age-friendly city. We want to put people at the center and leave no one behind, strengthening the community network."
