There are, unfortunately, so many reasons why we aren’t sleeping well these days…

• the seasonal shift means some people are struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• women at perimenopause might be making an unpleasant acquaintance with 3am insomnia
• folks in disaster-struck areas are still facing the long-term consequences of losing a loved one, shelter, or prized possessions—and first responders have also lost too much sleep

Let our sleep community help you

At the American Sleep Apnea Association, we continue to expand our family of sites and programs—our sleep community, truly—to help you find solutions to your problems with sleep, and we don’t limit this discussion to sleep apnea.

Our recent efforts toward patient-centered advocacy include the opening of our new A.W.A.K.E. Facebook group. This option serves any and all who still do not have a bricks-and-mortar group meeting locally, or who simply prefer an online community.

This online sleep community extends its focus beyond PAP therapy support for those with sleep apnea. We invite anyone with any kind of sleep problem, diagnosed or not, to join the discussion, ask questions, share experiences, even have a chuckle from time to time.

We’ve also developed:

• a monthly newsletter for those who like their sleep health information in their e-mail inbox. (Want to subscribe or share with a friend?)
• an updated sleep health app and research program you will want to take part in (latest details forthcoming!)
• a new webinar series to help deliver the healthcare information you need to address your sleep challenges

The ASAA exists to engage with, educate, and motivate patients who have sleep health concerns. We wish to thank you for your continued support.

How else might our sleep community be able to help you on your sleep health journey?

Let us know what you think… consider these questions and how you might want us to answer:

• What would you like to know more about regarding sleep disorders?

• What are your biggest problems with sleep health?

• What are you best tips for helping others overcome the obstacles that prevent them from good sleep?

• If you are a caregiver, how can we help you to better do your job in helping others with their sleep-related problems?

• If you have chronic illness, what are your questions and concerns as they relate to your sleep health?

• If you have children, are there things you’d like to learn more about in relation to their sleep habits?

We encourage you to send us your answers to these questions. If you have other questions, comments, feedback, or suggestions, we would love to hear from you as well!

Listed below are wide variety of ways you can connect and communicate with our sleep community at the American Sleep Apnea Association. Pick your favorite! We’ll be glad to hear from you! Best in health,

—Your team at the American Sleep Apnea Association

WEBSITES

• SleepApnea.org: https://sleepapnea.org/about/contact-us/
• SleepHealth.org: https://sleephealth.org/about-sleephealth-org/learn/
• Sleeptember.org: asaa@sleepapnea.org (We highly recommend you join our free, private forum to ask our patients and volunteers your sleep-specific questions. Feel free to seek out advice for concerns with CPAP, insomnia, insurance, children’s sleep disorders, and other related topics)

FACEBOOK

• NEW!!! A.W.A.K.E. Sleep Health group: www.facebook.com/groups/AWAKESleepSupport/
• ASAA page: www.facebook.com/sleepapneaorg/

FORUM

• Sleep Health forum: http://talk.sleepapnea.org/

TWITTER

• ASAA @sleepapneaorg
• Sleeptember @sleeptember
• SleepHealthApp @sleephealthapp

PROGRAMS 

• • SleepHealth Mobile App Study
    Home page: https://www.sleeptember.org/about/sleephealthapp/
    Telephone: 877.355.0119; leave a message if you have questions about the study or your participation
    Go to iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sleephealth/id1059830442?mt=8
  • A.W.A.K.E. Patient Support Network
    Home page: https://www.sleepapnea.org/community/all-about-awake/
    eMail: awake@sleepapnea.org
  • CPAP Assistance Program (CAP)
    Home page: https://www.sleepapnea.org/community/cpap-assistance-program/
    Telephone: 888.293.3650
    Fax: 888.293.3650
    eMail: manager@sleepapnea.org 
    • Learn more about our CPAP Relief program for disaster victims:
      ““A.W.A.K.E. Angels” reconnect evacuated sleep apnea patients with their therapy”

SPOTIFY

• Spotify #GoodMorningMusic playlist: http://bit.ly/Sleeptember_GoodMorningMusic
• Spotify #AfternoonTunes playlist: http://bit.ly/Sleeptember_AfternoonTunes
• Spotify #SoundAsleep: http://bit.ly/Sleeptember_SoundAsleep

ASAA OFFICES

American Sleep Apnea Association
2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW #7000 Washington, DC 20006

Telephone: 888-293-3650
FAX: 888-293-3650
eMail: asaa@sleepapnea.org

The ASAA is unable to provide medical or legal assistance. If you have a question related to sleep health or sleep disorders of all kinds, please visit our community forum at talk.sleepapnea.org to find advice and support from other patients or our volunteers.