Preparing babysitters and new parents with strong emergency-response skills is one of the most effective ways to keep children safe. Whether caring for a newborn, toddler, or school-age child, emergencies can happen quickly—and often before professional help arrives. Knowing CPR, choking relief, allergy response, and basic first-aid steps can mean the difference between panic and confident action.

Older adults face unique and often overlooked health risks — from falls and medication interactions to choking, dehydration, and sudden medical emergencies like strokes and heart attacks. Because most incidents happen at home, family members, caregivers, and bystanders are often the first people on the scene.