As a home dialysis patient, you likely already know how important it is to drastically reduce your sodium intake. Consuming large amounts of sodium can make high blood pressure even worse, leading to increased kidney damage.
But in a food landscape surrounded by sodium, cutting back is easier said than done. Here are a few sodium swaps to make your home dialysis diet both healthy and satisfying.
We’ve seen a wave of intense storms across the tristate this summer. These storms can knock out power for a few minutes up to a few hours. For many home dialysis patients, the risk of a power outage during treatment is a real threat, but one that can be planned for and managed.
No one wants to imagine a situation where they’re dialyzing at home when an emergency occurs, such as losing power or severe weather events. Hopefully, you’ll never find yourself in such a situation, but having a plan ready can help you feel more secure and prepared in the face of an emergency. Here are a few things to include in your home dialysis emergency plan.
We’ve had a scorching start to summer here in the Tristate. Many of our Cincinnati Home Dialysis patients are looking forward to taking advantage of the season and eased COVID-19 restrictions after vaccination. But the rise in temperatures, humidity, and air quality advisories means home dialysis patients need to take extra care to stay safe and healthy. Here are four things kidney patients should keep in mind in the summer months.
The National Kidney Foundation’s kidney walk is one of our favorite annual traditions here at Cincinnati Home Dialysis. While we won’t get to experience the excitement of thousands descending on Fountain Square this year, we’re lacing up our shoes to participate in the walk from our local parks and neighborhoods.
National Volunteer Week occurs during the third week in April – it’s all about celebrating the power of volunteers to tackle challenges in our communities. From supporting Cincinnati’s frontline workers during this pandemic to advocating for all those affected by kidney disease at the National Kidney Foundation’s annual kidney walk, giving back is important to all of us here at Cincinnati Home Dialysis.
Volunteering is a great way to support our neighbors and community members, especially during the pandemic. There are lots of ways to get involved in the Greater Cincinnati area, including physically-distant and virtual opportunities. Here are a few ideas to inspire you for National Volunteer Week.
As COVID-19 has made it extremely risky for dialysis patients to do in-person activities, many are turning their attention toward home dialysis. Interest in home dialysis has been trending upward in the last few years, but the pandemic has highlighted the need for home treatments more than ever. For those who are newly considering home dialysis, here are a few things you should know.
For the millions of Americans like you living with kidney disease, COVID-19 continues to pose a critical threat to your health, well-being, and treatment. The frequent addition of comorbid conditions like diabetes and hypertension puts kidney patients at even greater risk of facing life-threatening complications from COVID-19. Cincinnati Home Dialysis strongly urges our home dialysis patients to talk their care team about getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
Not sure what to get the home dialysis patient in your life this holiday season? Here at Cincinnati Home Dialysis, we know our patients well and have a few meaningful gift ideas that will make their day.
As a home dialysis patient, celebrating fall and winter holidays during a pandemic poses a unique challenge. But with a little creativity and open-mindedness, we can still make the holidays feel special.
