The more you experience, the more you enjoy life. Health issues can arise, but you should still be free to squeeze all the joy, excitement, and wonder out of life you can. Whole You™ products and solutions are made to enhance how you experience life. We push the boundaries of senses and mobility, helping you to see more, hear more, taste more, feel more, do more–unlocking new and exciting possibilities for your health and well-being.
Whole You™–our goal is to help you live life to the fullest.
Sleep Matters
With a good night’s sleep, anything is possible. Everyone instinctively understands the benefits of sleep. It allows us to think more clearly. See opportunity all around us. Perform at our very best. Almost all of us have had a first-hand experience with the sluggish, irritable feeling that follows a night without enough sleep. This feeling, however, is more than occasional for people with sleep apnea, a disorder that prevents a restful night’s sleep. People with sleep apnea stop breathing while asleep. As a result, they awaken repeatedly and never gain the restorative benefits of undisturbed sleep. Sleep apnea is potentially dangerous if left untreated since it can lead to serious health issues, as well as risks inherent in performing daily activities while exhausted.
Changing Sleep for the Better
Fortunately, an oral appliance worn in the mouth while asleep offers an effective, and often more comfortable, treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). One type of oral appliance, the mandibular advancement device, positions the lower jaw slightly forward, helping keep the sleeper’s airway open and reducing the risk of interrupted breathing. The device has proven successful in treating OSA, but it must be worn regularly. Getting into the habit of using the appliance can be an adjustment, and maintaining motivation to follow through with regular use is crucial.
Think Bigger & Beyond
Whole You™ is looking for new ways to encourage sleep apnea patients with oral devices to maintain greater compliance. Can using an oral appliance be fun? Can on-line communities or gamification make use even more rewarding? We are interested in all ideas that will help a patient commit more fully to treatment. Re-imagination is the watchword for this challenge. We are hoping that ideas submitted will push beyond traditional monitors to include anything from user-friendly apps to reward-based gamification to wherever your imagination leads you.
This is an Ideation Challenge with a guaranteed award for at least one submitted solution.
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