Untreated Sleep Apnea and Its Link to DementiaResearch has confirmed a link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and increased risk for forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. OSA...reactions7comments
Plan for Uninterrupted CPAP Usage During a DisasterThree years ago, I participated in a national effort by the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) to unite Hurricane Harvey victims with...reactions2comments
Does Sleep Apnea Cause Ringing Ears?Do you wake up with a distinct whining sound in your ears? Or worse, do you go to bed with whooshing, roaring...reactionscomments
The CPAP Hose: Unsung Link to Sleep Apnea TherapyAs a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) user, I’m always concerned about my machine’s functionality. It’s an expensive investment in my health...reactions4comments
When Having a Big Heart Can Be Dangerous: The Apnea ConnectionIt seems there should be no downside to having a big heart. Compassion and love are widely embraced qualities in all cultures...reactions3comments
How Do You Know When It's Time to Change Your CPAP Supplies?For many, just using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a challenge. For others, the mask may fit, and the pressure may...reactions1comment
What Everyone Should Know About Sleep Apnea and Ways to Support SufferersThis week is the National Sleep Foundation's Sleep Awareness Week® and I wanted to write about ways to help support your friends...reactions3comments
Not a Behavior IssueMy children are 16 and 14 now, but when my sons were little, they were an extreme handful. Most parents would agree...reactionscomments
Whistling Through the NightMy AutoPAP is the best of things and sometimes the worst of things. I got it about 2 years ago – almost...reactionscomments
Silence of the Lambs: Sleeping Alongside Sleep ApneaMy husband has sleep apnea. He has both central sleep apneas (CSA) and obstructive sleep apneas (OSA). When he had his sleep...reactions1comment
Taking an At-Home Sleep StudyIf you read my article Why You Need to Keep Current With Your Sleep Doctor, you’ll remember that my 15-year-old CPAP died...reactionscomments
My First New CPAP in 15 YearsIf you’ve been following along, my CPAP of 15 years died in September 2020. After a long process of renting a CPAP...reactions5comments
Overcoming Fear of Using CPAP Around Your FriendsI am writing this article with younger CPAP users in mind. If you haven’t been following my story I am now in...reactionscomments
Why You Need to Keep Current With Your Sleep DoctorHow many of you don’t keep up with all of your specialists? I have spinal muscular atrophy, which is a form of muscular...reactions3comments
Learning to Adjust to CPAPIf you’ve been following my journey, I left off with receiving my new machine. Now it’s time to start using it. I was...reactions1comment
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that...reactionscomments
Advocating for Sleep Apnea AwarenessWhat comes to mind when you hear the word advocate? Advocating for sleep apnea awareness is important to me. When hearing the...reactions1comment
Demystifying the Sleep CenterIf you are like me (frightening thought, I am sure), you like to know what to expect. And your expectations are a...reactionscomments
4 of the Most Common Questions Before and During a Sleep TestIt seems common to me that once a speech or a debate ends, they’ll ask if there are any questions. At which...reactions1comment
When You’re Considering Quitting: Try This!When you are frustrated with anything or, in some cases, everything, a decision will follow. Perhaps you are wondering, what decision? A...reactions7comments
