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10 Helpful Tips For Family Caregivers
April 17, 2019
Categories: All Posts, Tips and Advice
Caregiving for a family member can be a very rewarding and difficult responsibility. More than 65 million people (29%) in the U.S., provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one. Caregiving for a family member can be stressful, but there are ways to ease that stress.
Here are 10 helpful tips for family caregivers:
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10 Sleep Hygiene Tips for Getting a Good Night's Sleep
February 13, 2019
Categories: All Posts, Patients, Tips and Advice
What determines a good night's sleep varies from one individual to another. Trying a variety of things may help you find the best routine for the perfect night's sleep.
Ten sleep hygiene rules to consider adopting:
Cut down on your "bed" time. Spending a lot of time in your bed prior to your regular sleep periods can make your sleep more shallow. Find a different location to do activities such as reading or watching TV other than your... Read More -
5 Tips for a Better Night's Sleep on CPAP
November 14, 2018
Categories: All Posts, Education, Patients, Sleep Apnea, Tips and Advice
Sleep Apnea is a medical condition where sleep is repeatedly interrupted by apnea or hypopnea episodes. Apnea means "without breath" and is clinically defined as a period of at least ten seconds when you stop breathing. Hypopnea is defined as slow or shallow breathing, which often results in a drop in oxygen levels. The most common way to treat sleep apnea is with Positive Airway Pressure Therapy (PAP).
If you're a CPAP patient, then you know the struggle of falling asleep... Read More
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Tips for Keeping your Lungs Healthy
October 3, 2018
Categories: Advocacy, All Posts, Education, Patients, Respiratory Care, Tips and Advice
It's never too late to start taking care of your lungs, and since it's Healthy Lung Month, we thought we would share some tips that will help keep your lungs healthy and strong.
1. Don't SmokeSmoking is one of the worst things you can do for your lungs. According to the American Lung Association (ALA), cigarette smoke can narrow your air passages, which... Read More
