Sleep Apnea in the Elderly
A sleep disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes.
Sleep Apnea Articles
Treating Sleep Apnea Without a CPAP Machine
People struggling with sleep apnea are often prescribed a CPAP machine to mitigate their symptoms. However, these devices do have downsides. Discover how to treat sleep apnea without a CPAP machine.
13 CommentsWhat is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition that causes people to stop breathing while they sleep.
0 CommentsHow to Pick the Right CPAP Machine for Sleep Apnea
A continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP machine is a common treatment for sleep apnea.
16 CommentsObstructive Sleep Apnea: When Snoring Becomes a Serious Health Concern
Snoring is annoying, but it can also indicate a dangerous underlying problem: obstructive sleep apnea. More common among older adults, sleep apnea is associated with serious health risks like chronic fatigue, heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
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Sleep Apnea Questions
Any advice about taking my mom to a geriatric specialist to get evaluated for memory problems? How do I share information with the doctor?
29 AnswersMy husband is mid-stage Alzheimers and needs a nebulizer. He's resentful and angry having to use this as well as a CPAP. Any suggestions?
2 AnswersPlccamarillo Replied Apr 30, 2019What could be the cause of my dad's fatigue and sleeping too much?
3 AnswersIsthisrealyreal Answered Apr 22, 2019How do I get my co-dependent mom (83) to put my narcissistic father (83) in a nursing home?
3 AnswersDaughterof1930 Answered Apr 9, 2019
