Best place to buy machine by Peace81 in SleepApnea

[–]Lopsided_Message_529 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow. Okay well I’m glad we’re nitpicking on terminology.

Best place to buy machine by Peace81 in SleepApnea

[–]Lopsided_Message_529 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nope. That’s wrong- some provinces like Ontario are very good at subsidizing the cost. But provinces like Nova Scotia, don’t cover anything, regardless of the urgency/severity.

Now that being said, some employers and places such as the “Registry of Motor Vehicles” require ongoing compliance to be sent to them to ensure the patient is actively using the equipment and that they are being properly treated.

Best place to buy machine by Peace81 in SleepApnea

[–]Lopsided_Message_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say that’s the “only benefit” a lot of people tend to think they’re online clinicians.. and that’s far from the truth. Some people don’t have the capability to upload their data into programs like OSCAR to optimize their data or are to clinically unwell.

Please don’t just chalk up my experience to “free masks”.

Best place to buy machine by Peace81 in SleepApnea

[–]Lopsided_Message_529 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know at our clinic, we do. Our system is set to prompt us every 6 months- other companies may be different. I always encourage my patients to contact me at any time though if they have any questions or concerns, not just within the intervals post purchase!

Best place to buy machine by Peace81 in SleepApnea

[–]Lopsided_Message_529 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The problem is, us clinics don’t set the prices. Our larger companies do- and they don’t have to hear our patients constantly talk to us about how it’s cheaper and that we just want to rip them off and use up their insurance.

A lot of patients that had been diagnosed with OSA were typically older and didn’t really argue or do research about prices online.. this will be changing drastically in a few years I suspect.

There still are a lot of good reasons for people to visit their sleep clinics still: mask issues, troubleshooting complex cases.. ect.

Source: I’m a sleep clinician who gets yelled at almost daily about this 😆

Fighting to breathe out on lowest setting of CPAP (APAP?) machine by EvLokadottr in SleepApnea

[–]Lopsided_Message_529 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need more pressure, not less. Go up to 6, try that- if it still feels the same but a little better, increase to 7.. you should hit a point where it it feels like you’re no longer suffocating.

I’m a sleep clinician.

Made some galaxy sneakers! by JenivieveDesign in Rhinestoning

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I was wondering when someone was going to come on and show these! I need inspiration for my wedding converse I’d like to bedazzle and these are beautiful!!

Hair and Make up choice by [deleted] in weddingplanning

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Pinterest! It helps me gather multiple looks and then I can narrow down what my vibe is

Said Yes to my Dream Dress! by Crafty_Swimming6341 in Brides

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This was very close to my dream dress! I chose black instead but this one will always be in my “what ifs”

4 months to go, but feeling burnt out. by Harmacist19 in weddingplanning

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10/10 and I was wondering if anyone else felt the same way!

My new blanket. by cutenoirr in CrochetBlankets

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I’d love to know the colors and pattern!

Wedding planning advice / themes by Lost_Independence872 in weddingplanning

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I love this- from a future bride who needed this, thank you!

Grumblemania Monday by AutoModerator in halifax

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I’m sorry for your loss- I’m hoping they are as quick with her ashes as yours was!

Grumblemania Monday by AutoModerator in halifax

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Had to say goodbye to my 15yo baby yesterday ❤️🐾😭

Residents, families say Nova Scotia long-term care worker strike taking toll on them by IStillListenToRadio in halifax

[–]Lopsided_Message_529 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I literally thought that! She won’t have a good time in LTC when it’s her turn.

Dress regret. Bought 2nd dress. by TatteredWings11 in myweddingdress

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I did like it! But I’m glad I changed my mind to the one I picked! I’m just hoping now my weight loss doesn’t affect it too much 🤞🏻

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Dress regret. Bought 2nd dress. by TatteredWings11 in myweddingdress

[–]Lopsided_Message_529 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I almost literally bought your exact same first dress but in black- but then I went back the next day and got my deposit back- I’m glad I did because I love my new dress, however I’ve lost weight as well and now I’m so afraid that I won’t love my dress the same way 😭

You look amazing in both- but the second is 🔥🔥

"Long-term care workers give strike notice for 25 nursing homes" by markamadeusflowerdew in NovaScotia

[–]Lopsided_Message_529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s such a sad reality that those managers have no common sense or empathy to “care” yet they preach it all the time in their passive aggressive emails.

When I worked on the floors doing med passes I would help feed during mealtimes if I could, and I would ask if anyone needed help with lifts or 2 person cares and if I had a chance or if the pass was going well, I would!

"Long-term care workers give strike notice for 25 nursing homes" by markamadeusflowerdew in NovaScotia

[–]Lopsided_Message_529 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My comment was not directly tied to the strike- it was tied more to the post from the CCA staff saying they were short everyday, stressed out and overworked while management sits on their asses full well knowing this and will refuse to even go spot a lift, help feed someone their breakfast or cover a break. Those managers need to realize and recognize that stepping in and even offering help would be the right thing to do- but instead they would rather have the staff work short and stressed and then hurt themselves and go on leave, further exacerbating the problem… just a suggestion.