Lifestyle
Medicare and chronic kidney disease
October 01, 2009Medicare is a government health insurance providing coverage to Americans 65 and older. People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end stage renal disease (ESRD) are also eligible for Medicare after a law was passed in 1972. Find out if you’re eligible for Medicare and what kidney treatments this type of insurance covers.
Prescription drug insurance: Medicare Part D for people with kidney disease
October 29, 2009Prescription drugs can be costly for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those on dialysis. Medicare Part D was created by the U.S. government to assist in paying for prescriptions. If you have Medicare Part A, Part B or both, you may be eligible for Medicare Part D. See if Medicare Part D may be the right prescription drug insurance plan and how you can apply.
How dialysis is paid for
August 24, 2009
Finding out you have kidney disease and need dialysis can be stressful. In addition to worrying about your health, you may also wonder how you will be able to afford treatment. For patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) there are different options available to offset the cost of dialysis.
Exercise for dialysis patients - Of course, you can exercise
August 26, 2009
Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) say exercise was the key to helping them feel “normal” again after they began dialysis. Learn how exercise can help people with kidney disease feel better physically and more in control of their lives emotionally.
Political advocacy and chronic kidney disease
March 05, 2009
Even if you don’t consider yourself to be a political person, it is helpful to understand how important political advocacy is for people with chronic kidney disease and the kidney care community. Find out how politicians affect the care you get in your dialysis center and how easy it is to let your local representative know what you need.
Emergency preparedness for people with kidney disease
February 28, 2007
Emergency situations happen with little or no warning. Most people have basic emergency supplies such as a first aid kit, canned food, bottled water and a flashlight with extra batteries. If you depend on dialysis, you’ll need an emergency kit with specific items. Do you have the essential items needed to tide you over if an emergency situation prevents you from getting dialysis? Find out now.
Pregnancy and kidney dialysis
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Many women with chronic kidney disease who are at end stage renal disease wonder how dialysis will affect their ability to have children. While pregnancy is sometimes not possible and generally not recommended for dialysis patients, some women on dialysis have gotten pregnant and delivered healthy babies. Learn the facts and statistics on pregnancy and kidney dialysis.
Vacation on dialysis
July 07, 2009
From a luxury cruise to a road trip across the states, living it up in Las Vegas or traveling overseas, you can enjoy a fun vacation and still get dialysis treatments away from home. With the right planning, communication with your health care team and a desire to venture out, you can enjoy getting away from it all on vacation.
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