Emotional issues
When your child or parent must undergo dialysis
February 08, 2005
Caregivers for the young and elderly dialysis patients experience a variety of feelings and emotions. It is important for caregivers to learn as much as they can about the dialysis process and talk to others who share the same responsibilities.
Quality of life on dialysis
March 23, 2007
Quality of life means something different to everyone. When faced with chronic kidney disease and life on dialysis, some people fear their lives, as they know it, will come to an end. DaVita social worker, Dana VonAustin, LCSW, provides tips on how to maintain a quality of life on dialysis. Whether you’re a world-class athlete, a hard-working teacher or a devoted grandmother, you know what makes your life worth living. Find out how to keep it that way in between dialysis treatments.
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