Presentations On CD-ROM

This PowerPoint presentation addresses the unique considerations of a woman’s biology and lifestyle that affects her sleep. Research tells us that more women than men suffer from sleep disorders and have more sleep complaints than men. Specifically, the presentation covers such issues as pregnancy, menopause and balancing full-time work and family demands.

Toolkit materials cover scientific research on adolescent sleep, implications for health, school performance and overall quality of life, and guides for promoting sleep-friendly schools.

The presentation covers scientific research on adolescent sleep, implications for health, school performance and overall quality of life, and guides for promoting sleep-friendly schools.

The presentation discusses the association of sleep with health and disease, and provides an overview of the sleep disorders that become more prevalent as we age. Finally, it provides some practical sleep tips.

"Narcolepsy: A Guide for Understanding, Diagnosing and Treating Narcolepsy" contains 114 slides with 4 videos and a script that encompasses the introduction to sleep and sleep disorders; excessive daytime narcolepsy pathophysiology, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis as well as a section on cataplexy.

Presentation consisting of 25 slides with talking points on drowsy driving.

The program covers NSF's Drive Alert... Arrive Alive® campaign, the characteristics of drowsy driving, the warning signs and effects of fatigue, at-risk groups, and effective countermeasures.

Presentation to help caregivers and healthcare providers understand child sleep needs.

It covers the sleep requirements, characteristics and issues relevant to children 0-10 years of age.

Presentation on the basics of sleep, including tips and information on disorders. The program consists of 35 slides with notes and covers the importance of sleep, the sleep cycle, stages of sleep, consequences of sleep deprivation, common circadian disruptions, and the symptoms and treatment of sleep disorders. Sleep hygiene tips are provided.

This PowerPoint™ presentation, "What You Need to Know about Sleep Problems/Disorders", is available for community education programs. This comprehensive program covers the major sleep disorders including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and parasomnias as well as sleep hygiene tips.