Tell us your Daylight Saving Time story, and take our poll!

It’s likely everyone has at least one story to share about some mistake or circumstance that resulted from the “spring forward” time change. 

Tell us… what did you do for Daylight Savings Time this morning?

Visit us at our new SleepApnea.org blog to participate!

Don't forget about the time change! Spring forward one hour for Daylight Savings Time!

How to survive the sleep deprivation caused by Daylight Saving Time

The upcoming change to daylight saving time (DST) will make people feel like they’ve lost an hour of sleep.

At 2am this coming Sunday morning, March 12, we are expected to “spring” our clocks one hour “forward.” This synchs our shared schedules to an artificial time reset.

The practice originally evolved to build more sunlight into the work day for the purposes of productivity and safety.

However, sleep deprivation caused by DST has since become the result of that infamous “law of unintended consequences,” with risks to both productivity and safety an ironic negative outcome.

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Read more about what happens when we lose even one hour of sleep, as well as tips for easing into the shift, at our home blog at SleepApnea.org.

You'll sleep better if you're kind to your kidneys

Sleep deprivation and sleep disorders challenge the various systems in the body to maintain the critical functional balance called homeostasis. 

As with the health of many other organs in the body, kidney health can become a casualty of sleep problems.

The SleepHealth App and Study celebrates its first anniversary!

Check out the SleepHealth App, functional on
Apple iPhone and Apple Watch, with Android
functionality coming later in 2017.

The SleepHealth App, a free sleep health analysis tool offered by the American Sleep Apnea Association and Sleeptember®, has just completed its first trip around the sun! 

We’re proud to announce that in one year’s time, it has become one of our most useful tools for both users and sleep health researchers.

Learn the latest about our app by visiting our blog at SleepApnea.org.

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Explore our new family of sites!

Our patient-led sleep apnea support community

The home for our sleep disorders education information and SleepHealth App

Our patient-led sleep health forum and fundraising site for sleep research

Do you have both COPD AND OSA?

Do you have both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) AND obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? We have created a survey to help us better understand what treatments you are currently using, to manage your COPD and OSA. Follow the link below to complete the five minute survey! Once we have collected your responses, we will share the results with you and the community on COPD360social and SleepHealth App Blog.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XQZ9D5B 

Do you need a new mask for your CPAP machine?

Start your New Year with a New Mask  for your CPAP Machine

Do you use a CPAP machine? When was the last time you replaced your mask? Did you know it is recommended that you change your mask at least every 6 months? This is because the silicon can lose its structural integrity which can mean increased mask leak. A good seal makes therapy more effective and you get more benefit from your CPAP machine.  Due to generous donations to the American Sleep Apnea Association, we have 2 different replacement masks available which we wanted to let you know about: ResMed Quattro FX Full Face masks Philips Respironics Amara Gel full-face masks The ResMed Quattro masks are available in medium and large sizes and include headgear. The Philips Respironics Amara masks ship with 2 headgear sizes (small and large) and 4 cushion sizes (petite, small, medium and large). These both retail for over $175. For a program donation of $25 you can get one mask, or two for $45, or even 3 for $60. All masks are shipped via USPS first class. Just complete our simple online order form here.  A prescription is required. Make better sleep your New Years Resolution! The ASAA Team