10 April 2018
To mark April Falls Month, Whanganui District Health B=oard (WDHB) is urging Whanganui residents to ask themselves how safe their home is, given that many things we look at every day could be potential hazards that lead to a fall.
WDHB director of nursing and Patient Safety and Quality general manager Sandy Blake says “while the risk of falling increases with age, the good news is – we can all do something about it”.
“I suggest sit down with a family member or friend and go through the easy room-by-room checklist of your home and garden which ACC have produced,” Mrs Blake says. The checklist poster can be found on the ACC website.
“Remember to make a note of anything that might need to be fixed or changed. If you’re still unsure about what needs to be done, ask family, friends or your health professional for advice.”
The checklist asks questions such as:
For more information on keeping your home safe, call 0800 101 996 or visit www.acc.co.nz
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