Lörrach's Active Home Visits Wins Baden-Württemberg's Prevention Award

A health initiative in Lörrach district has won Baden-Württemberg's Prevention Award. The project, called Active Home Visits, supports older adults through guided exercises and companionship. Organisers received the €5,000 prize on March 24, 2026, recognising its impact on mobility and mental wellbeing. The programme launched in 2019 under the Church Social Services of Southern Markgräflerland. It pairs older residents with volunteer 'movement mentors' who lead them through tailored exercises at home. Around 60 volunteers now take part across the district.

The initiative aims to boost physical strength, reduce isolation, and help seniors stay independent. Partners in healthcare and elder care helped shape the concept, ensuring it meets practical needs. A jury highlighted its balanced focus on both body and mind. To keep the project running, the district has set aside €22,000 per year in its budget. This funding will secure its future beyond the award period.

The €5,000 award will further support Active Home Visits as it expands. With stable funding and a growing team of volunteers, the project continues to address mobility and loneliness among older adults. Officials plan to maintain its reach across Lörrach district in the years ahead.