Mallorca plans to tackle loneliness and elder abuse

Mallorca is setting out a 2027 plan to tackle unwanted loneliness and abuse among older people, with a new way to spot those who may be at social risk. The island’s Older People’s Observatory agreed the plan at a meeting in Palma, Mallorca, the Mallorca Island Council said on 14 November 2026. It also wants care to take account of each person’s decisions and needs.

Training already under way

In the second half of 2026, 75 staff at the Mallorcan Institute of Social Affairs tested a self-study course on care for older people. All care homes received information sheets about the approach.

A group working to prevent unwanted loneliness met twice to decide what it should focus on. Another group began setting priorities for preventing and identifying abuse in 2027.

What the 2027 plan adds

The observatory plans to work with the University of the Balearic Islands on a scale to help identify older people who may be socially vulnerable. Training on prejudice against older people will continue at La Bonanova care home, while the self-study course will run again for institute staff.

The observatory also wants to bring its approach to colleges training future care workers. To address loneliness, it will gather existing projects and draw up recommendations, alongside an awareness campaign and information for the public and professionals.

Topics: Social affairs · Palma

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com