Bringing sleep lessons from personal life to rehabilitation- An OT’s perspective
“Sleep fascinates me. The more I learned, the more I understood the magnificent things that the brain does when we are sleeping” – Maria, an Occupational Therapist.
Registration to the 2025 CSS Conference is now open!
We are excited to announce that registration is officially open for the 2025 Canadian Sleep Society Conference! This highly anticipated event will bring together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners in the field of sleep medicine and research. Join us for an immersive experience filled with insightful presentations, interactive workshops, and opportunities to connect with peers…
Discover “Little Miss Sleepy”, a short-film on narcolepsy
We are excited to invite you to watch the short film Little Miss Sleepy, a captivating documentary by Jenny Lee-Gilmore that offers a deep dive into narcolepsy and what it is like to live with this misunderstood neurological disorder. This documentary also features fascinating footage from the laboratory of our Vice-President Research, Dr. Thanh Dang-Vu.…
Remembering Dr. Roger Broughton: Founder of the Canadian Sleep Society and Trailblazer in Sleep Medicine
We are deeply saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Dr. Roger Broughton on November 9th in France, at 88 years old. He is survived by his devoted wife, Marie-José Dealberto, who was by his side in his final days. Dr. Broughton passed away in Vallon Pont d’Arc, Marie-José’s birthplace, where their family has a…
Donald’s Story of Thriving with Fragmented Sleep
“Most people want day shifts, but not me. People have a hard time sleeping during the day, but I never had a problem. I can sleep anytime. 4-5 hours of sleep is enough for me. Night shift is just convenient for me” – Donald, an ICU nurse.
The Quebec Sleep Network is Planning a Mini-Retreat on Wearable Technologies for Sleep Monitoring
The Quebec Sleep Research Network is planning its Mini-retreat on Wearable Technologies for Sleep Monitoring: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Sleep Monitoring in Clinical and Research Settings, which will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital. This exclusive event will bring together leading researchers and clinicians in the field of…
It’s time to turn back our clocks!
Learn more about the practice of time change Daylight saving time will end on November 3, 2024, at 2AM! As we roll back the clocks by one hour, we invite you to learn more about this practice. Here is a list of resources to consult on the subject: Information on time change: Sleep on it…
Beniamin’s Story of Shifting Gears from Night Work to Day Job
“We expect night-shift workers to continue to be fathers, mothers, daughters, wives and, sometimes, come home and take care of their older or sick parents and still perform their 105%.”– Beniamin, a nurse clinician
5th National Course on Sleep Medicine offered by the Montreal Neurological Institute
The Neuro is offering a two-day training course designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine. It is designed for neurology residents and fellows from across Canada as well as general practitioners, community neurologists, and specialists who are interested in further enhancing their understanding of the current principles and practices…
A marathon of Julie’s sleepless nights, work and life
“A life with night shift work and lack of sleep is like a marathon that we impose on ourselves to try to reconcile family life, work and leisure but which has immediate and long-term consequences on the mind and body.” – Julie, night shift nurse