The Insurance Doctor

Month: August 2019

  • 5 Hands-Only CPR Steps to Save a Life

    5 Hands-Only CPR Steps to Save a Life

    Crazy things can happen in split seconds especially with kids back in school.  Follow these Hands-Only CPR steps to save a life.  It might be yours one day!

    1. Take charge & delegate: Have one person call 911 on speakerphone, one wait for the ambulance and one get the AED (external defibrillator).
    2. Check their breathing: You want to check their breathing every 5 seconds to prevent overly compressing the chest.
    3. Use the heel of your hand: Using the heel of 1 hand with the other hand behind it compress the chest about 2.5 inches deep.  Pump in the middle of the chest by the nipple line.  Pump at the same pace as the “Bee Gees” Stayin Alive song.
    4. For small kids and infants too: For small children use only the heel of one hand and use 2 fingers for infants.
    5. Use only a hard surface: Lie down the distressed person on the ground or a hard surface.  DO NOT use a bed!  Hopefully, you will never need to use this.  We were told it’s going to be a mandatory part of high school curriculum’s across the country however adults need this knowledge too!

  • Back to School Shopping- 6 Money-Saving Tips

    For kids, shopping for new gear and supplies may be the coolest part of going back to school. This doesn’t mean you need to “break the bank”. Try these tips to save big money this year.

    1. Make a list then check the house first: Go through all closets, utility drawers and storage areas first. You may already have many items leftover from last year.Unknown

    2. Go to the dollar store next: The next best place to buy items before shopping at more expensive stores.

    3. Shop the big three: Old navy, Gap Kids and the Children’s Place rotate goods often. Ask when they are having sales. Also, if you see an item you bought in the past 14 days later on sale later, you can get the difference refunded as long as you have the receipt.

    4. Hold off buying trendier gear: Wait to see what is in style and buy after the school year starts instead of anticipating trends and wasting cash upgrading later.

    5. Google coupons for on-line purchases: With your list in hand go on-line and search out coupons. You will be surprised at the savings.

    6. Browse craigslist.org: You can find quality things on the cheap and can sell them as well. Just enter your location and click on “baby and kids”.

    Besides saving money on school shopping learn how you may save money on your health or life insurance policies today. Contact Rob for a free review!