Even children should be taught to be good neighbors. This is an excellent article from the American Safety & Health Institute about teaching your children to be ready for an emergency. The emergency may happen at your house or across the street at the neighbor’s house. If they see a problem, do they know what […]
Read MoreGood Samaritan Day!
Being a Good Samaritan is another way to be a Guardian Angel, we think! So we want to celebrate the day with you. In the Bible, Jesus was asked by a religious leader, “Who is our neighbor?” The Good Samaritan is the parable Jesus answered with. A “low caste” person from Samaria stopped to help a […]
Read MoreYeah, NO!! The Snake Bite Edition
New Year’s Resolutions
Many of us make New Year’s Resolutions or some type of plan to improve ourselves and improve our community in the upcoming year. Staying Alive has a suggestion for you! Become a guardian angel this year! You can take a CPR & First Aid class in order to have the skills necessary to respond to an […]
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 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 […]
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