Buddies für Hausbesuche
English translation. This entry was submitted in German. It was translated by AI and checked against the original by a second pass. The German text below is the contributor’s own, and it is the authoritative version. If you spot a translation that misses the point, please say so in the General space.
Buddies for home visits
In June there are information sessions for training for a visiting service. Training starts in autumn. The visiting-service training conveys, over five modules, practical
groundwork for visiting older people and people affected by loneliness.
The focus is on conducting conversations, building relationships,
handling challenging situations, and
self-care. After the training, so-called buddies are matched with people who want to be visited. The buddies are supported in their work as visitors and meet to exchange experiences.
What it sets out to do
The aim is to train people and support them in visiting very elderly people at home.
Who it reaches
The Obersteiermark Ost (Eastern Upper Styria) region, comprising the four towns of Eisenerz, Kapfenberg, Leoben and Trofaiach
Who runs it
Being set up by an NGO (Styria vitalis) and the Diocese of Graz-Seckau
What seems to make it work
Implementation is only just starting, so no success factors can be named yet.
What gets in the way
Since implementation is only just starting, the obstacles cannot yet be identified either.
How it is funded
Currently, the setup is financed through public funding.
Read the original in German
Im Juni finden Informationsveranstaltungen zur Schulung für einen Besuchsdienst statt. Im Herbst startet eine Schulung. Die Besuchsdienstschulung vermittelt in fünf Modulen praxisnahe
Grundlagen für Besuche bei älteren und von Einsamkeit betroffenen
Menschen. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Gesprächsführung, Beziehungsgestaltung,
der Umgang mit herausfordernden Situationen sowie die eigene
Selbstfürsorge. Im Anschluss an die Schulung werden sog. Buddies zu Menschen vermittelt, die besucht werden wollen. Die Buddies werden in ihrer Tätigkeit im Besuchsdienst begleitet und treffen sich zum Austausch.
What it sets out to do
Ziel ist es Menschen, zu schulen und dabei zu begleiten, hochaltrige Menschen zu Hause zu besuchen.
Who it reaches
Region Obersteiermark Ost mit den vier Stadtgemeinden Eisenerz, Kapfenberg, Leoben und Trofaiach
Who runs it
Im Aufbau durch eine NGO (Styria vitalis) und die Diözese Graz Seckau
What seems to make it work
Die Umsetzung startet erst, insofern können jetzt noch keine Erfolgsfaktoren benannt werden.
What gets in the way
Da die Umsetzung erst startet, sind auch die Hindernisse noch nicht festzumachen.
How it is funded
Derzeit wird der Aufbau über öffentliche Fördermittel finanziert.
The record
- Lead organisation
- Im Aufbau durch eine NGO (Styria vitalis) und die Diözese Graz Seckau
- Target populations
- Older adults (65+)
- Countries
- Austria
- Evaluation status
- Internally evaluated
- Peer reviewed
- No
- Contributed by
- Ines Jungwirth, Styria vitalis
These details are reported by the member who registered the intervention.
Where this entry comes from
This description was submitted to the LONELY-EU mapping of what is being done about loneliness across Europe. It is published in the language it was written in, and reproduced as it was given to us. The contributor gave permission to be named. Recorded aim: prevention and support.
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Cite this entry
Ines Jungwirth, Styria vitalis (2026). Buddies für Hausbesuche. LONELY-EU Intervention Registry, entry LEU-001. https://buddyboss.silc-exchange.com/interventions/buddies-fur-hausbesuche/
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