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Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Alabama Retail is committed to partnering with our members to create and keep safe workplaces. Be sure to check out all of the training tools that are available in our Safety Library. This training tool is brought to you by Slide 2 Healthy Sleep Habits Slide 3 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Session Objectives Understand the vital role that sleep plays in keeping us healthy Recognize the main kinds of sleep disorders Identify a number of techniques and systems that help people sleep Slide 4 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Exercising right before going to bed helps you sleep. Alcohol is a recommended method of getting better sleep. Most experts recommend that you establish a routine for going to bed. Sleep apnea is a condition associated with sudden daytime drowsiness or sleeping. Prequiz: How Much Do You Know? Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Slide 5 We dont know exactly Essential for healthy life Insufficient sleep causes illnesses Can be responsible for accidents Many have trouble sleeping What Is Sleep? We dont know exactly Essential for healthy life Insufficient sleep causes illnesses Can be responsible for accidents Many have trouble sleeping Slide 6 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 How Much Sleep Do You Need? 7.58.5 hours Enough to wake up easily Slide 7 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 MEMORY LAPSES IRRITABILITY COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IMPAIRED JUDGMENT HALLUCINATIONS DIABETESHEART DISEASE ADHD-TYPE SYMPTOMS REACTION TIME IMPAIRED IMMUNE SYSTEM Dangers of Too Little Sleep? Slide 8 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 What Prevents a Good Nights Sleep? Not enough time in bed External disturbances Sleep disorders Other medical conditions Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Slide 9 Sleep Disorders Insomnia Snoring Slide 10 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Sleep Disorders (cont.) Sleep apnea Restless legs syndrome Narcolepsy Slide 11 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Other Medical Conditions Overactive bladder GERD Diabetes mellitus Renal failure Respiratory diseases Immune disorders Parkinsons disease Multiple sclerosis Slide 12 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Some of the dangers associated with inadequate sleep are: cognitive impairment, memory lapses, impaired moral judgment, hallucinations. Avoid exercise before going to bed. Restless leg syndrome is the same as sleepwalking. Medical conditions which may cause insomnia include overactive bladder, GERD, diabetes, and renal failure. True or False? Slide 13 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Do you understand: The importance of getting a good nights sleep? Sleep disorders that might prevent sleep? Non-sleep-related medical conditions that might prevent sleep? Do you understand: The importance of getting a good nights sleep? Sleep disorders that might prevent sleep? Non-sleep-related medical conditions that might prevent sleep? Review Slide 14 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Develop a routine Limit bed to sleeping Manage light Avoid electronics Maintain comfortable temperature Control noise Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Tips for a Healthy Night of Sleep Slide 15 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 More Healthy Sleep Tips Before bed, avoid: Stimulants Too much food Alcohol Exercise Slide 16 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 More Sleep Tips Avoid looking at the clock in the night Get up if you cant sleep Slide 17 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Natural Remedies Meditation Chamomile tea Lavender Valerian Melatonin Slide 18 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Call Your Doctor Snoring, snorting, gasping Constant fatigue Difficulty waking up If you fall asleep driving or talking Slide 19 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Medications Drugs for insomnia: Ambien Lunesta Rozerem Sonata Take according to directions Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Slide 20 About Sleep and Aging Sleep patterns change Need for sleep does not change Reasons for increased insomnia Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Slide 21 Name 3 other medical conditions that might prevent a good nights sleep. Name 3 indications that you should see a doctor. Insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy Overactive bladder, GERD, diabetes, renal failure, respiratory diseases such as asthma, immune disorders, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis Snoring, snorting, gasping, constant fatigue, difficulty waking up, and falling asleep while driving or talking Name 3 sleep disorders. Slide 22 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Do you understand: The importance of sleep to health? Sleep disorders and other conditions that can interfere with sleep? Techniques for sleeping? When to call your doctor? Review Do you understand: The importance of sleep to health? Sleep disorders and other conditions that can interfere with sleep? Techniques for sleeping? When to call your doctor? Slide 23 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 1007 Key Points to Remember Adequate sleep is critical to health and well-being. There are many self-help steps you can take to help get a good nights sleep. If sleep problems persist, see your healthcare professional.