ISR Albany

07/23/2026

The right lifejacket is not simply the one within reach—it is the one designed for the person, the activity, and the conditions.

Before heading out on the water:

✔️ Choose a U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejacket
✔️ Check the weight and size requirements
✔️ Make sure it fits snugly and does not ride up
✔️ Select the appropriate style for the activity
✔️ Inspect it regularly for damage or wear

From infants to older adults, everyone deserves the right protection. A lifejacket only works when it fits properly—and when it is worn.

Wear it. Every time. Everyone.

07/23/2026

📚Looking for good summer reads with your kids?
Check out FOUR books about swimming, all written by certified ISR instructors! These books focus on learning to float and swim, water safety, and hard work! Drowning prevention information and water safety tips are also included at the end for parents and caregivers. Violet Finds Her Float by Kristine McCarren of Seal Team Survival Swim & PT, Inc.; Float Like a Boat by Michelle McKinney ISR Austin; Swim, Baby, Swim! by Angel Zysk of ISR SwimAngels; and Sprout Puts in the Practice by Heather Stiles of Stiles Swim are all available on Amazon!

07/23/2026

07/23/2026

A 15-year-old boy from Poughkeepsie drowned after slipping under High Falls Waterfall in the Hudson Valley last weekend. Tap the link in our comments to read the full story.

07/18/2026

Buoyant foam floaties (aka “puddle jumpers” or “water wings”) are cute, and convenient. But experts have concerns. Here’s what to know before you buy them. https://nyti.ms/4vGExyJ

07/18/2026

07/18/2026

The child was unresponsive when state police arrived at the Union facility Wednesday afternoon.

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

Water Safety Reminder for Families 💙

At Live Like Jake, we are committed to helping families stay safe around water. Personal flotation devices have important limitations every caregiver should understand:

• They are only Coast Guard approved when used on a water vessel—not as a swimming aid.
• They are not designed to help children learn to swim.
• They can create a false sense of security for children who do not yet know how to swim.
• They often position a child vertically in the water, which is the position most associated with drowning risk.
• They are never a substitute for constant, active adult supervision.

Flotation devices are not babysitters—your child still needs your full attention anytime they are in or near water.

The best protection is skill. Teach your child to become their own flotation device through high-quality self-rescue swim lessons.

Live Like Jake encourages families to research and enroll early—water safety skills save lives.