by Ana | Aug 16, 2022 | Sleep Advice
Social media is so fun, but is it ruining your sleep? There have been so many studies on the effects of social media that we can now tell without a doubt. How social media is addictive. The first social platform was Six Degrees. Launched in 1997, the network was...
by Rebecca Batisto | Aug 11, 2022 | Sleep Advice
At advancedhomecareonline.com, we have lots of valuable information and advice for sleep apnea patients about getting better sleep, managing your sleep apnea, and adjusting to using a CPAP. Without a sleep journal, it’s almost impossible to know what advice works or...
by Rebecca Batisto | Aug 3, 2022 | Sleep Advice, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Issues
Getting the diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea can come as a shock. Often, patients are given the diagnosis, prescribed a CPAP, and sent on their way. The next step includes ordering and receiving your CPAP machine. When you order through Advanced Homecare, we are...
by Rebecca Batisto | Jul 28, 2022 | Sleep Advice, Sleep Apnea
You’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea. You’ve got yourself a PAP machine, and you’ve been using it for a week, a month, or maybe longer. So, why are you suddenly seeing different AHI readings from what you’re used to? Let’s take a look at what causes...
by Rebecca Batisto | Jul 19, 2022 | Sleep Apnea
Being diagnosed with sleep apnea can feel like learning a new language. There are so many new words and rules for treating your sleep apnea that it’s easy to misunderstand. Here’s one thing you’ll need to know: AHI means Apnea–hypopnea index Still doesn’t mean much,...
by Rebecca Batisto | Jul 12, 2022 | Sleep Apnea
Without knowing how many apnea events to expect, how can you know your danger level? When diagnosed with sleep apnea, many patients leave the doctor’s office without asking the right questions. For example, “How many apnea events should I expect?” You need to know...
by Rebecca Batisto | Jun 29, 2022 | Sleep Apnea
Here’s what life could be like after treating sleep apnea. At Advanced Homecare, our goal is to help patients find the best method for treating sleep apnea. We talk a lot about the options, the causes, and the symptoms of the issue. Today we would like to focus on...
by Rebecca Batisto | Jun 23, 2022 | Sleep Issues
A diagnosis of sleep apnea is difficult to take. Ordinarily, you have two choices when you are diagnosed: Find the best treatment for you (CPAP, Dental Device, or Other)Risk going without treatment. This is tricky because sleep apnea can lead to so many other...
by Rebecca Batisto | Jun 11, 2022 | Sleep Apnea, Sleep Issues
At Advanced Homecare we work with patients that are dealing with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) daily, but did you know we also work with patients that have not yet been diagnosed? We offer sleep studies and can also recommend the best process to get a diagnosis....
by Rebecca Batisto | Jun 1, 2022 | Sleep Advice, Sleep Apnea, Travel advice for sleep issues
Summer is closing in on us after a long winter and spring. If you are excited to get outside, perhaps you’ve considered camping. But sleeping is hard enough for sleep apnea patients, let alone sleeping outside without your normal creature comforts. That being said, it...
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