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.
Your Cincinnati Home Dialysis care team understands the importance of prevention. That’s why with COVID-19, it’s especially important to safeguard your health this year. A flu shot is a great way for home dialysis patients to prepare for the approach of flu season.
In these unprecedented times, it’s normal to feel a range of emotions surrounding coronavirus. COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way we interact with our world and each other. As a home dialysis patient, you might feel nervous about your risk of contracting the virus.
Here at Cincinnati Home Dialysis, your health and safety is our top priority. That’s why we’ve put together a list of steps you can take to minimize your risk and ease your mind. While at times it can feel like there is no end in sight, please remember that we are in this together and our collective action will help bring this virus under control.
As a home dialysis patient, a big part of your life is managing the physical aspects of your health. Between performing treatments, following diet recommendations from your care team, and maintaining an active lifestyle, it can be easy to let stress go unchecked.
Stress can wreak havoc on your body in the long term, and contribute to the worsening of chronic conditions like kidney disease. That’s why it’s so important to make mental and emotional health a part of your kidney care regimen.
At Cincinnati Home Dialysis, we support the holistic well-being of our patients from all walks of life. Here are a few of our recommendations for managing stress and negative thoughts.
Choosing a dialysis treatment can be overwhelming. That’s why we at Cincinnati Home Dialysis are strong advocates for treatment types that allow our patients to enjoy the most quality of life and independence they can. There are a lot of things you’ll need to consider before selecting the kidney disease treatment type that’s right for you, and we’re here to help you through this process.
February is American Heart Month. This month is all about raising heart heath awareness and adopting healthy behaviors. As a home dialysis patient, maintaining your heart health is critically important: heart disease is a leading cause of death for those with kidney failure. Even if you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, practicing heart healthy behaviors could prevent your condition from getting worse.
As a home dialysis patient, you know the power of living life on your terms. Performing your own treatments can feel empowering – just like tackling these kidney health goals.
Preparing for peritoneal dialysis (PD) training might feel overwhelming at first, but learning how to perform the exchanges on your own isn’t as difficult as you’d think. With a little practice and preparation, you’ll be ready to take dialysis into your own hands in no time.
If you have chronic kidney disease, there are several types of dialysis that may be right for you. In general, dialysis is designed to perform similar functions that your kidney can no longer do effectively on its own. This means removing toxins and wastes from your bloodstream, maintaining your body’s chemical balance, and preventing extra water from accumulating in your body.
There are two main types of home dialysis treatment: home hemodialysis (HHD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD).
