It’s National Sleep Awareness Week!
This Week is National Sleep Awareness Week. The National Sleep Foundation was created to help raise awareness about the issues concerned with sleep and to make sure you are getting enough of it. Sleep is vitally important for the body to function optimally although amounts of sleep needed vary depending on age. Typically, an adult […]
A Traveler’s Guide to CPAP
You don’t have to forego that family reunion or vacation to the ‘land down under’ now that you’re sleeping soundly with your PAP therapy. Don’t sacrifice a good night’s rest when seeing the world! Did you know that most PAP therapy devices today are much smaller than they were just a few years ago? Not […]
Welcoming Two New Machines to the CPAP Family!
New to CPAP or looking to replace that out-of-date machine? Well you are just in time for the most up-to-date technology that top CPAP manufacturers have to offer! Introducing from Resmed, the smaller and lighter, Airsense 10. This machine is an updated version of the S9 model. The Airsense 10 has a sleek design with […]
New to PAP Therapy? Here are the Top 5 Solutions to Common Problems.
If you recently started CPAP therapy and are already getting a full, restful sleep for the first time in years, then congratulations! However, if you are one of many that are finding the therapy difficult to get used to then we are here to help. Following are some of the most common problems that can […]
Is Sleep Apnea Affecting Your Health?
Most people have heard by now that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is bad for your health. Being sleepy throughout the day is no longer considered a “normal side effect of aging”. Research is linking OSA and other sleep disorders to many medical conditions. So, how exactly can untreated sleep apnea affect your body? According to […]
Three Steps to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution This Year
The five most common New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, get organized, spend less, enjoy life, and stay healthy. Unfortunately only about 10% of people are successful in achieving their resolution. Do you want to be a part of the 10%? If so, there are a few key ingredients to your success. Let’s imagine […]
Tis the Season for a Good Night’s Sleep!
Between shopping, cooking, planning, parties, and travel it can be easy to get off track with your sleep habits. Did you know on average, 76% of U.S. adults claim to lose sleep during the holidays? It has been reported that 3 or more hours of sleep are lost per week during this busy time of […]
14 Ways to Fall Asleep Easier
It’s something that can’t be bought or sold, but it’s worth its weight in gold. The answer to this riddle? A good night’s sleep. The key to a good rest for millions of Americans with sleep apnea is the use of a CPAP machine, but what about those who have trouble getting to sleep in […]
Adjusting to Your CPAP Mask
“They want me to wear this?!” thought many sleep apnea patients the first time they unboxed their new CPAP mask. If you have felt this way, rest assured – you aren’t alone. After working with thousands of sleep apnea patients for more than 9 years, Meg McCurdy of Nationwide Medical’s Clinical Care Team said the […]
Traveling With Your CPAP
Whether it’s visiting the family over the holidays, going on a week-long cruise, flying for a business trip, or hitting the road for a much-needed vacation, everyone who uses a CPAP knows that travel presents a dilemma: do I find some way to lug my machine and supplies or forgo therapy while I’m away? It’s […]