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Sleep Disorders: From A to Zzzzzzzzzzzzz's

Learn about the importance of a good night's sleep, how to identify sleep disorder symptoms, and the steps to achieve better sleep. Discover common sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy.

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Sleep Disorders: From A to Zzzzzzzzzzzzz's

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  1. DO YOU KNOW YOUR SLEEP A – to – Zzzzzzzzzzzzz’s? 2020 EPC Lesson Linda Leonard

  2. Educational Goals: • To educate people on importance of a good night’s sleep. • To help people identify symptoms of a sleep disorder. • To encourage people to talk to their health professional about signs and symptoms they feel might be related to a sleep disorder.

  3. How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?

  4. Infants (ages 0-3 months) • require 14-17 hours a day • Pre-school children (ages 3-5) require • 10-13 hours a day

  5. School-age children (ages 6-13) require 9-11 hours a day • Teenagers (age 14-17) need about 8-10 hours each day

  6. Adults (ages 18-64) need 7-9 hours a night for the best amount of sleep, although some people may need a few as 6 hours or as many as 10 hours of sleep each day • Older adults (ages 65 and older) need 7-8 hours of sleep each day

  7. 6 reasons women need more sleep than men… • Sleep is food for our brains. • To maintain the ability to multitask. • To stop us from going mad. 4. To stay in shape. 5. To reduce the chances of hypertension. 6. It’s in our genetic makeup. What do you think? Would you benefit from 20 extra minutes - - -

  8. What Can You Do To Achieve Better Sleep? • In the bedroom • Remove clutter • Color of bedroom • Remove all electronics • Keep room dark, quiet and comfortable • Avoid caffeine • Make bedtime a habit • Do something relaxing before bedtime • Avoid alcohol • Can’t fall asleep, get up • Don’t worry about not sleeping

  9. Sleep Disorders: Sleep disorders are changes in the way we sleep. A sleep disorder can affect your overall health, safety and quality of life. Sleep deprivation can affect your ability to drive safely and increase your risk of other health problems.

  10. Most Common Disorders:1. Insomnia2. Sleep Apnea3. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)4. Narcolepsy

  11. Insomnia Most common sleep disorder. People with insomnia have one or more of the following symptoms: • Difficulty going to sleep at night. • Waking often in the middle of the night with trouble returning to sleep. • Waking earlier in the morning than planned or desired.

  12. Sleep Apnea • Sleep apnea is a serious health condition characterized by impaired breathing as the body relaxes during sleep. There are two types of sleep apnea: obstructive (OSA) and central (CSA) • OSA – Repeated collapse and obstruction of the upper airway during sleep. • CSA – Characterized by a malfunction of the basic neurological controls for breathing rate and the failure to give the signal to inhale.

  13. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) RLS affects approximately 10% of adults. It is a neurological disorder.

  14. Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a common cause of chronic sleepiness, affecting about 1 in 2,000 people. Narcolepsy typically develops during the teen years and lasts for life. Narcolepsy is a manageable condition, and people who suffer with it can lead full and rewarding lives.

  15. How are sleep disorders diagnosed? Home Sleep test All sleep studies must be prescribed by a physician. Discuss your symptoms and be evaluated. You may be offered the option of home sleep test. An Instant Diagnostic System rep will contact you to deliver the device to your home. In-lab Sleep study Patient spends the night in a medically supervised sleep lab. A series of electrodes are placed on the head, chest and face before going to bed. Oxygen levels, heart rate, brain and muscle activity and eye movement are monitored. Results are analyzed for specific sleep related disorders.

  16. To begin a new path towards healthier sleep and a healthier lifestyle, start by assessing your own individual needs and habits. Pay attention to what your body is telling you. Like a good diet and exercise, sleep is a critical component to overall health.

  17. “Laugh and the world laughs with you; Snore and you sleep alone.” --Author Unknown

  18. Sources: • National Sleep Foundation, Sleep Disorders • National Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Disorders, Your Guide to Healthy Sleep • WebMD • Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola, KS • Mayo Clinic Health Newsletter and website • Oregon State FCE, Sleep Apnea & Sleep Solutions • Lesson reviewed by Kathi Yokum, APRN-C, Ashley Clinic, Humboldt, KS

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