Americans have more fatal heart attacks during the holiday season than any other time of the year. According to a study published in Circulation, the top three days during the year for heart attacks are December 25, December 26 and January 1. WHY? Winter Weather: Regardless of where we live, researchers have found, we are […]
Read MoreNational Family Caregivers Month
1 in 5 US adults identify as caregivers (53 million or 21.3% of US adults) 10% are enrolled in college or other classes 89% are taking care of a relative 10% of grandparents are taking care of one or more grandchildren 40% live with the person they care for full time 24% care for 2 or more people 27% help someone with a […]
Read MoreAED Matienance Story
Dental Office I have a wonderful dental office that I have been to several times. The first time I was invited to come and teach, I asked, as I usually do, if they had an AED. The dentist was so proud that he had one and brought it out to show the staff. I said […]
Read MoreAED Matienance Story
55+ Community Earlier this year, I got a call from a gentleman who was asking to buy replenishment items for an AED. He was a volunteer / resident of a very large 55+ residential community. He wasn’t specific, so I asked questions to try and determine what he was looking for. It took a bit, […]
Read MoreThere’s More to Owning an AED Than the Purchase!
Having an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in your office, clinic, community space can absolutely save lives. However, purchasing the equipment is just the first step. “Automated” doesn’t mean instant. Training is required to use the AED properly. The equipment must be maintained also. That means And to remind you that Staying Alive offers FREE inspections […]
Read MoreTop 5 Baby Safety Tips
1. Give babies soft foods and snacks as they present less chance of choking. 2. Be clear that a medicine is a medicine so babies won’t take medicines thinking is it a treat. 3. Tossing a baby in the air or shaking him/her can cause blindness or brain damage. 4. Watch out for broken toys […]
Read MoreBaby Safety Laws
1906 The first baby gate was invented 1962 The first car seats by British inventor, Jean Ames 1969 The Toy Safety Act signed by President Nixon authorized testing and banning of hazardous toys 1985 All 50 states had enacted legislation requiring use of car seats 2019 Arizona strengthens Pool Fence laws
Read MoreBaby Safety Month- September
This is an observance Staying Alive can certainly get behind as we spend a good part of our days making sure this little cutie is safe! This topic is so important it has grown like… a baby!! In 1983, the celebration started with “Expectant Mother’s Day.” In 1986, the day became a week. In 1991, […]
Read MoreBest Practices for Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies By American Safety & Health Institute
Who Is At Greater Risk of Heat Illness? Infants and young children up to 4 years of age Older adults aged 65 and older People who work in a humid environment or do outdoor work or exercise (e.g. athletes, military personnel, workers who wear protective clothing like firefighters, etc.) People who are overweight or have […]
Read MoreCity of Phoenix Emergency Plan
In March 2022, the City of Phoenix implemented a heat response plan to reverse the trend of increasing deaths. Click here to read more.
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