Making home a safe place with Dawn Rushbrook

Episode 9 - With your host Melanie Cohen 11th February 2025
 

Summary

In this episode of The Family Carer Podcast we’re joined by Occupational Therapist and business owner of Independently You, Dawn Rushbrook. 

Melanie and Dawn explore the essential areas of the home to consider when assessing and enhancing safety for your loved ones. They share practical tips and modifications to help minimize the risk of falls and accidents at home and discuss ways to create a more comfortable and accessible living space that promotes the independence and well-being of the person you care for.

What you will learn

• The key areas of the home that carers should focus on when assessing and improving safety for their loved ones
• Practical tips can be made to reduce the risk of falls and accidents in the home
• How carers can create a more comfortable and accessible living environment that supports the independence and well-being of the person they care for

  
  

Handy Links

• https://rcotss-ip.org.uk/profile/dawn-rushbrook/
• https://www.rcot.co.uk/promoting-occupational-therapy/occupational-therapy-posters-and-leaflets
• https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/age-uk/documents/information-guides/ageukig17_adapting_your_home_inf.pdf

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Melanie Cohen

I am the Managing Director of Bluebird Care Bournemouth and Poole, and the reason I get out of bed every day is my passion for helping people care for their loved ones. I do this by leading a team of care experts to deliver bespoke, compassionate, and responsive care services—the kind of care we would want for our own families. 💙