In Tarragona, the Home Care and Support Teams, known as PADES, are helping families provide end-of-life care at home. Their work allows patients to die with dignity in familiar surroundings, rather than in hospital.
One family of four sisters said they were grateful for the team’s support in helping fulfil their mother’s wish to die in her own bed, surrounded by loved ones. Alejandra, one of the sisters, said her father felt there was no better place for their mother to leave this world.
PADES teams provide coordinated medical, psychological and social support for patients and families during a difficult time. The service is designed to make home-based care as comfortable and manageable as possible, while respecting patient wishes and family preferences.
The programme is valued for the role it plays in end-of-life care across Tarragona and wider Catalonia. For readers following local health coverage, see our news page for more reporting.
Officials are also looking at ways to strengthen home-based care services and expand resources in the Tarragona area. That work reflects the growing importance of support for families who want end-of-life care at home.