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Why Home Hemodialysis

Transitioning from In-Center to Home Hemodialysis

Dialysis patients thinking of making the move from in-center to home hemodialysis (HHD) often have many questions regarding their healthcare team, training, home modifications and more. Learn more about how the transition process works. 

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The Buttonhole Technique for Home Hemodialysis

The buttonhole technique is a method of self-cannulation used for in-center and home hemodialysis. Patients who self-cannulate with this method have reported that the buttonhole technique is easier, less time consuming and more comfortable than other forms of self-cannulation. Learn more about the buttonhole technique.

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The Benefits of Home Hemodialysis

There are many medical and lifestyle benefits associated with home hemodialysis that are causing it to grow in popularity, including easy-to-use machines, a better quality of life, easier self cannulation methods and improved training courses. Learn more about the benefits of home hemodialysis.

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Family Life and Home Hemodialysis

Whether it is the role change of a family member or a new kidney-friendly diet that you must start, your family life can be altered when you do home hemodialysis (HHD). Changes such as where you store the home hemodialysis supplies, who tends to the small children or how long you can go on vacation can be challenging for a family. But not every change is difficult to handle. Here are some changes you may see when you begin home hemodialysis and how you and your loved ones can manage them.

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Could You Be a Home Hemodialysis Care Partner?

Every home hemodialysis (HHD) patient must choose a care partner. Care partners are important because they assist end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients with the home hemodialysis process. Do you have what it takes to be a care partner?

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