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The Impact of Sleep Apnea on Heart Health: Home Solutions to Consider
February 9, 2024
Categories: Heart Health, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Therapy
Quality sleep is crucial for overall health, and its impact on heart health cannot be overstated. One often-overlooked sleep disorder that poses significant risks to cardiovascular well-being is sleep apnea. This condition, characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, has been linked to various cardiovascular issues. Join us in today’s blog as we delve into the connection between sleep apnea and...
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Sleep Apnea and Aging: How It Affects Seniors and Their Quality of Life
October 27, 2023
Categories: CPAP, Sleep Apnea
Sleep is an essential part of our lives at any age and as we get older it becomes even more important. Sleep apnea can have a significant impact on the amount of sleep and quality of sleep you get each night. While sleep apnea can affect individuals of all ages, the risk of developing sleep apnea increases as you age. In today’s blog, we will discuss how sleep apnea and aging are correlated and how it affects seniors...
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What Are Top Risk Factors for Developing Sleep Apnea?
June 22, 2023
Categories: CPAP, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Therapy
Sleep apnea can cause poor quality sleep at night and potentially lead to long-term health issues. Understanding the causes and risk factors associated with sleep apnea can help with prevention and diagnosis for those affected by it. In this blog post, we'll discuss the top risk factors and offer tips on how to reduce the risk of developing sleep apnea.
Risk Factors Age
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Accessories You Need to Make Your CPAP Experience Better
April 20, 2023
Categories: CPAP, Sleep Apnea
If you have been experiencing CPAP discomfort, there are many solutions and accessories available to make your CPAP experience better. CPAP therapy can take time to get used to and it is very common, especially for new CPAP users, to experience discomfort. Read on to find out which accessories you need to make your CPAP experience better!
Chin Strap
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5 Steps to a Better Sleep
March 13, 2022
Categories: CPAP, Sleep, Sleep Apnea
It’s Sleep Awareness Week and we wanted to share some insight on how to better your sleeping habits! If you are tossing and turning each night, or maybe you just want to learn how to be a better sleeper regardless, we’re here to help. Keep on reading to see our top five steps to get a better sleep each night.
Set a Schedule & Stick to It
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Phillips Respironics Recall Information
June 14, 2021
Categories: CarePro, CPAP, Home Medical Equipment, Sleep Apnea
For patients who have received a new device, or have registered and are awaiting their new device:
For who have received their new machine, or are registered and would like to see where they are in the process, please visit the new Philips Patient Portal.
You will be asked to provide either your registration confirmation number, or the device serial number used for registration.
If you have received a replacement machine for your recalled Respironics...
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Improve Your Sleep Health This Spring with These Tips
April 22, 2021
Categories: CarePro, CPAP, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Spring
Did you know that 1 in 3 American adults aren’t getting enough sleep? Sleep is essential to our health as it allows our mind and body to recharge, helping us feel refreshed when we wake up.
Springtime is a time of rebirth and rejuvenation. The perfect time for you to practice good sleep hygiene and...
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White Noise: How to Use It for Better Sleep
April 8, 2021
Categories: CPAP, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, White Noise
If you’re a CPAP user, then you’re no stranger to troubled sleep. Oftentimes, noises such as loud neighbors or a whirring CPAP machine can distract us and make it difficult for us to fall asleep. The gentle hum of white noise could be the solution. Many people enjoy drifting off to sleep with various frequencies of white noise playing in the background. But what is white noise? And how can it help...
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What You Need to Know About Sleep Apnea & Heart Disease
February 25, 2021
Categories: BiPAP, CarePro, CPAP, Heart Health, Kelly's Home Medical, Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is becoming more well-known across the United States. This causes your breathing to repeatedly stop and start while sleeping. Once diagnosed by a professional, you will want to get a CPAP/BiPAP so you can begin treatment. Since its Heart Health Month, we thought we’d share some information about sleep apnea and heart disease. Keep reading to learn some interesting facts!
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CPAP 101: The Ins and Outs of Using a Sleeping Device
October 24, 2019
Categories: CarePro, CPAP, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Therapy
The purpose of a CPAP device is simple. It helps a person who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) breathe easily during sleep. A CPAP machine increases air pressure in your throat so that your airway doesn't collapse when you breathe in.
There are different brands of CPAP machines that are available. Each one offers something a little different. CPAP’s primary function is to...