Your Sleep Apnea Team
Finding the right solution to a great night’s sleep.
Too many Canadians needlessly suffer from a poor night’s rest. Sleep disorders such as Sleep Apnea can steal away a person’s chance to rest and recharge so that they can be ready to take on a new day.
Snoring is often one of the first signs that someone is not getting an adequate night’s sleep. More often than not, it will be a bed partner that will first reveal just how loud and disruptive their snoring actually is. In some circumstances, they will actually witness their partners gasp or awake many times during the night because of their own loud and disruptive snoring.
When it comes to dealing with sleep disorders, a team approach always works best! Finding a team of sleep experts that can interpret, diagnose, and treat a patient with sleep apnea is easier now than ever before. Patients no longer have to wait or wonder if they are not getting a healthy night’s sleep. They can simply request a convenient at-home sleep test to find out if they would benefit from a CPAP machine.
Benefits of Treatment
There are many benefits to getting treated for sleep apnea. Not only will you feel like you have more energy, but there may also be additional health benefits:
Higher quality of life
Improved mental health
Lower blood pressure
Less risk of heart disease
Improved glucose control for diabetes patients
Weight loss
Who treats sleep apnea?
Your Family Doctor
If you are experiencing sleep issues, share your concerns with your family doctor. Once you discuss your symptoms, they will help you plan your next steps. They may refer you to a sleep specialist or to a sleep clinic to test for a sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), one of the most common sleep disorders.
Your Sleep Clinic
Picking the best sleep clinic for your sleep apnea treatment is a critical part of your support program. Your sleep clinic should offer you support with a patient follow-up program rather than just sell you a machine. A patient follow-up program will help ensure you are comfortable while using your therapy. Respiratory Homecare Solutions (RHS) is a sleep clinic focused on diagnosing and treating sleep apnea. We offer a follow-up program called “Service For Life” that you are automatically enrolled in with the purchase of a CPAP machine.
Once referred to our sleep clinic, you will take a free in-home sleep apnea test. A home-sleep apnea test will help deliver the answers you need from the comfort of your own bed.
Your RHS Sleep Apnea Therapist
Once diagnosed for sleep apnea, your sleep therapists will assist you in selecting a treatment plan that is right for you. Your sleep apnea therapist will be a critical part of your therapy. It’s important to pick a therapist you can trust as they will be following up with you and will make adjustments to your treatment to ensure you are getting the most from your care plan.
The Service For Life Team – Our Patient Follow-Up Program
Service for Life Team members are passionate about patient care. They will follow-up with your care on a schedule your therapist has discussed with you. They will review your current plan, notify you if they see any need to update your therapy plan, and even keep you up to date with the latest CPAP equipment and accessories available.
Your Family & Friends
In addition to your clinical support team, your family and friends can also help support you.
Your personal support system can also start to mention positive changes once you start your therapy. They may start to notice you have more energy to participate in fun activities and that your mood has improved. When those closest to you start to mention great changes, it makes it easier to remain compliant with your treatment plan.
Online Support Groups
In today’s internet-connected world, online communities are available, and many patients share their experiences with sleep apnea therapy. Joining one of these groups can help you see the journeys of other sleep apnea patients and create a feeling of community.
You
You are your own greatest advocate for your health. If you wake up throughout the night or feel tired when you wake up every morning, tell your family doctor and ask for a referral to RHS. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder and if left untreated, could lead to health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.
