Cahoon Care Associates is pleased to announce our next installment of the Employee Newsletter! With winter in full swing, we remind all our hardworking employees to take the time to Care for the Caregiver.

A recent article from webmd.com talks about working night shifts and making sure you still get good sleep. According to the article, 20% of an industrialized nation’s work-force work either a night or rotating shift. The article further warns of the risks of sleep-deprivation or certain sleep disorders and offers tips on getting better sleep:

• Limit caffeine. Drinking a cup of coffee at the beginning of your shift will help promote alertness. But don't consume caffeine later in the shift or you may have trouble falling asleep when you get home.
• Avoid bright light on the way home from work, which will make it easier for you to fall asleep once you hit the pillow. Wear dark, wraparound sunglasses and a hat to shield yourself from sunlight. Don't stop to run errands, tempting as that may be.
• Stick to a regular sleep-wake schedule as much as you can.
• Ask your family to limit phone calls and visitors during your sleep hours.

See the full article here: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/excessive-sleepiness-10/night-shift-sleep