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.
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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 CommentsSnoring Isn't Just Annoying - It Can Be Deadly
Snoring can be an indication of a bigger problem: sleep apnea, which is a condition in which a person stops breathing during sleep.
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Sleep Apnea Questions
Mom had no signs of a sleep disorder in her 70s and later. Could she develop sleep apnea in her 90s?
2 CommentsIs there anyone else who has vascular dementia and has seizures due to that diagnosis?
2 CommentsMy mother is 96 has dementia and won't tolerate her CPAP. Anyone have any ideas how to make it more tolerable?
3 CommentsHow can you tell if you're too close/involved to recognize the true extent of a loved one's decline?
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