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.
Volunteering to help dialysis patients
June 08, 2009Ever wonder how you can make a happy difference in the life of someone with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? You can volunteer to help dialysis patients by giving rides to and from the dialysis center, lending a hand when needed, making kidney-friendly meals and simply spending time together. There are many ways you can help make life easier for kidney disease patients and get involved with the kidney care community in your area. Find out about easy and rewarding ways to volunteer.
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