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your target user is probably an old fart...

FWIW sleep apnea isn't that much more prevalent in older people. The risk of developing it approximately doubles between 30 and 60, but that could be partially explained by people being more willing to seek help with their sleep as they get older. A lot of younger people with sleep problems just ignore them and remain dangerously tired all the time...

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This. I would add that in my case, I was diagnosed with OSA after I was referred from specialized clinic during my treatment of other condition/checkup (either of these, can't recall). I'll be 29 this year and have been using CPAP for 3-4 years.

I observe that my mother has the similar condition like myself when sleeping, and persuaded her to get diagnosed. She has OSA as well, but less severe. Maybe the indicator of abnormal sleep condition as observed by self or someone close by would convince people to seek help.

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