This post is not about local real estate
but another matter of significant importance to me and should be important to
some of you too.
My Dad passed away last week. Part of what
got him was untreated sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is something that is not to be
ignored. More people have it and don’t do anything about it. I know I am one of
those people who didn’t think it is/was a big deal and ignored it for many years.
Luckily I learned from my Dad’s misfortune because when he was in the hospital
last March for a couple weeks I saw firsthand what it does. I knew that I had
to use a cpap machine. I’ve tried several times over the last 10 years and just
couldn’t get used to it. I tried using a different mask called a “sleep pillow”.
It is very easy to use and learned that my cpap is my friend. It is not that
difficult to use. Some people just blow sleep apnea off as loud snoring and
that is so wrong. If you are a snorer or if your significant other notice if you
are holding your breath or breathing very shallow IF SO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT! It
is not something you will win. It is a silent killer to the person with sleep
apnea. To the person’s bedmate it is snoring then waiting while the person
holds their breath to finally take a breath. Seriously if you snore at least
mention it to your doctor. And guys don’t be too macho to mention it like it
can’t affect you because the grim reaper doesn’t speak macho.
Rest
in Peace Dad.
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