Sacred Heart Hospital's SeniorSpirit! program will present a free seminar on seniors and sleep disorders on Thursday, April 2 from 12 - 1 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Center at Sacred Heart Medical Park in Pace.

The seminar will presented by Dr. Michael Rinaldi, a board-certified physician specializing in the care of the ears, nose, and throat (ENT.) The talk will discuss the signs and symptoms of common sleep disorders, including sleep apnea and snoring, as well as treatment options.

As we age, our sleep patterns may change, making it more difficult to get a good night's sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, middle aged and elderly people experience at least four types of sleep disorders more frequently than younger people, including sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, and advanced sleep phase syndrome.

Registration is required and seating is limited. To register, call (850) 416-1620 or 1-877-416-1620.

Sacred Heart Medical Park at Pace provides diagnostic, rehabilitation, and outpatient surgery services to the Pace community, as well as family practice, OB/GYN and other specialty physician's offices. The facility is located on the north side of U.S. 90 in Pace, between Woodbine Road and Chumuckla Highway.

Sacred Heart SENIORSpirit is a free program for persons 55 and older.  Benefits include free screenings, seminars, special in-patient benefits such as a three free guest meal tickets per hospital admission and daily newspaper delivery, a monthly calendar of events detailing all SENIORSpirit events, and a quarterly newsletter containing health and event information.

For more information, please call (850) 416-7000 or visit www.sacred-heart.org.

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