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 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 MoreThe Importance of AEDs
The Importance of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator) Staying Alive Offers FREE Inspections AEDs are an important tool to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. While very sophisticated and powerful, the equipment is easy to use. AEDs frequently save lives while waiting on EMTs to arrive. Deanna recently visited a 55+ community for training. While she […]
Read MoreSummer Heat Affects Pets Too
Heat stroke can be caused by pets being in confined spaces with little or no ventilation or without sufficient water, over exertion and stress. Dogs cool themselves by panting, passing cooler air over their gums and tongue. Short-nosed breeds (Pekinese, Boxers, Pugs) are more susceptible to overheating as their “radiator” (mouth and gums) are too […]
Read MoreHappy 10th Anniversary
The story below is about a dad and his son but it could just as easily be told by one of the moms who have attended a training class with Staying Alive. THIS is why we do what we do! Staying Alive grew initially from Deanna Young’s need to help her youngest child who had […]
Read MoreSuccessful study of AEDs
Good Morning! Rise and shine! Time to go to the gym! What???!!! Yes, it’s time to get up and go. Go get some exercise and take care of our bodies. Many people do just this day after day. It is a fabulous thing to do. But the reality is that the very thing that is […]
Read MoreBugs! Eeeewwwww!!!!
Well, for most of us, it is that time of year. LOTS of bugs, everywhere. Here in Arizona, we have had some rain, and that means the mosquitos are out in full force, as well as many other little critters. Some of these critters can transmit disease, so what are we to do? WebMD offers […]
Read MoreSpringtime in the Desert
Here in the desert of the Phoenix valley, we are about to see the first 80 degree temperatures of 2013. It’s springtime! This is the time of year that we all live for here! Beautiful blue skies. Warm (not hot) temperatures. Time to get out and enjoy it. But we must remember that we are […]
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