ActiveWellness with ACC
August 2008
During the Carers' Strategy consultation last year, 42% of the 600+ carers who completed a Carers NZ survey said they had received care-related injuries. In our first Listen and Learn Five Minute Feature, ACC Policy Manager Sacha O'Dea explains why ACC got behind ActiveWellness, a new national wellbeing and learning initiative for carers. Hear ACC's practical tips and hints to help carers prevent injuries, and improve their health and wellbeing. To receive the new ActiveWellness 'mini mag', published in every issue of Family Care magazine, click here.
September 2008
Safety in the home
The kitchen can be the most dangerous room in the house. There are plenty of hazards - from a sharp knife left out on the bench to a loved pet getting under your feet. Jessica MacDonald outlines ways you can manage hazards in the kitchen and gives practical tips to help the family member or person you are supporting be as independent as possible. For more information visit ACC's Home Safety website.
November 2008
Safety in the home
Duration: 5 minutes 30 seconds
Bathrooms are a high risk area. Watching out for spills, wearing appropriate footwear,putting your towels in the right place, and even thinking through what to do if someone phones you while you are in the bathroom can all help to prevent nasty accidents. Listen to ACC's Jessica MacDonald for some practical tips and advice.
December 2008
Duration: 5 minutes 51 seconds
Living rooms can seem reasonably safe compared to bathrooms and kitchens, but slips and falls can still happen easily, especially when things are left lying around. ACC's Jessica McDonald talks through some tips on how to keep safe in your living areas.
February 2009
Stay safe in the bedroomDuration: 3 mins 7 secs
Listen to the fourth feature in our Keeping Safe At Home series with the ACC's Jessica MacDonald.
May 2009
Safe housework and maintenance
Duration: 9 minutes 11 seconds
When you're focusing all your energies on caring for someone else, it can be tempting to rush through doing housework and home maintenance chores. Jessica McDonald says that often means you're not as careful or as safe as you could be.