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New information reveals that leaving sleep apnea untreated can lead to a higher risk of having a silent stroke. While some people do not feel that a lack of sleep can be so serious, medical studies are proving just the opposite. Treatment with a CPAP machine and CPAP mask can help to alleviate or eliminate [...]

Senior care is quickly becoming a growing concern for baby boomers. Those born in the post world war two era (between 1943 and 1960) are entering retirement and getting their AARP cards with a sudden frequency matching that of their collective birth. With that comes a growing concern for their impending senior care. Senior care [...]

A heart doctor recently asked one of his patients if he was using the sleep apnea machine each night. The patient’s response: “What does it matter to you if I use my CPAP?” The doctor realized that while awareness about sleep apnea has increased significantly, some of the problems and effects it has on the [...]

Living assistance services for senior citizens requires patience, compassion, dedication as well as the ability to help with everyday tasks. For senior citizens suffering from cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s, they often need caregivers to help with hygienic tasks such as getting out of bed, brushing their teeth and dressing. A leading non-medical senior home [...]

Getting older is one of the facts of life. Entering the twilight years is not something to dread. It is a time to look back upon memories made and to continue to live life while enjoying new activities. Some things that can hamper the satisfaction of daily life, however, are the challenges that sometimes come [...]

The Needs of the Aging As the body ages, daily living activities can start to require more and more energy. Keeping up with the needs of a household as well as daily personal care needs can quickly become overwhelming for an aging senior. And yet, the aging process does not necessarily change person’s desire to [...]

One of the concerns facing medical facilities such as hospitals and assisted living centers is the question of disposable or reusable patient gowns. Like any other discussion, people advocate both sides of the argument. There are several variables that impact the decision process. Here are some of the bigger items that should be considered when [...]

Many seniors require some assistance with daily routines of living. Many simply need the assurance that someone will be checking on them regularly. Seniors whose minds are sound but whose bodies are declining often only need a helping hand, rather than a move to an assisted living facility. Others may have temporary health issues that [...]

Choosing the right CPAP mask is critical to complying with the prescribed CPAP therapy itself. Here, two CPAP masks with comfort in mind are detailed for your perusal. Bear in mind that these are only two of the myriad of options you have available for your CPAP mask needs. As always, research is imperative. Finding [...]

A recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a correlation between the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and depression. Obstructive sleep apnea, often abbreviated as OSA, is a condition that causes interruptions or pauses in normal breathing while a person sleeps, occasionally manifesting as total cessation of breath for a [...]