Safety is a common denominator across all aspects of life... It is not a matter only for industry it is a matter for all humanity.

     Breathing in carbon monoxide (CO) at high levels can be fatal. More than 150 people in the United States die every year from accidental non-fire related carbon monoxide poisoning.

Source:  https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/life-safety-hazards/carbon-monoxide/

     Some 1,400 Arizonans die by suicide annually; it is the eighth leading cause of death in the state. And yet, we can all play a role in helping to decrease this number in our communities. Remember to W.A.I.T.:

W: Watch for signs of distress and uncharacteristic behavior, including an increase in substance use, sleep pattern changes, discussing death or suicide.

A: Ask, “Are you thinking of dying by suicide?”

I: It will pass. Reassure the person you’re speaking with that suicidal thoughts are treatable and you will walk alongside them to get care.

T: Talk to others. Call the crisis line for immediate guidance on next steps.

• Call 988 for additional resources but call 9-1-1 for an IMMEDIATE response
• Maricopa County served by Mercy Care:
  1-800-631-1314 or 602-222-9444
• Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz and Yuma Counties served by Arizona Complete Health - Complete Care Plan:
  1-866-495-6735
• Apache, Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai Counties served by Health Choice Arizona:
  1-877-756-4090
• Gila River and Ak-Chin Indian Communities:
  1-800-259-3449
• Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community:
  1-855-331-6432

In Arizona for more crisis resources, see the

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month | Arizona Department of Education (azed.gov) 

     In 2020, there were almost 48 million licensed drivers ages 65 and older in the United States. This is a 68% increase since 2000.

      Drivers aged 70+ have higher crash death rates per 1,000 crashes than middle-aged drivers (aged 35-54).3 Higher crash death rates among this age group are primarily due to increased vulnerability to injury in a crash.

• Across all age groups, males have substantially higher crash death rates than females.
• Age-related changes in vision, physical functioning, and the ability to reason and remember, as well as some diseases and medications, might affect some older adults’ driving abilities.

Want more information on how you can stay safe as an older driver?  Check out the information provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) by clicking the link to their website.