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Creating Safer Kidney Care Spaces for LGBTQIA+ People

No one should face health care delays because of who they are. Learn how bias impacts LGBTQIA+ kidney patients and where to find inclusive support.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Talking to healthcare professional,

Talking to friends and family,

Self-management and self-care,

Mental health and wellness,

Healthcare quality, access, and evaluation,

Concerns about care

Can You Have a Pet on Home Dialysis? Yes! Here’s How

Discover how people on peritoneal and home hemodialysis live safely with pets. Get expert advice and simple steps to protect your health at home.

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Self-management and self-care,

Peritoneal dialysis,

Dialysis access,

Home peritoneal dialysis,

Home hemodialysis

From Grief to Giving Back: Using Poetry to Support Kidney Disease Patients

A doctor turns to poetry after losing her mother—and finds a new way to comfort kidney patients, give back, and support the National Kidney Foundation...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Talking to healthcare professional,

Self-management and self-care,

End-of-life planning,

Fundraising and volunteering

6 New Year Resolutions for Kidney Health in 2025

Boost your kidney health in 2025 with 6 simple lifestyle changes. Learn about key tests, diet plans, hydration tips, and more to feel your best all ye...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Healthy habits,

Exercise and physical activity,

Food and cooking,

Self-management and self-care

Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparedness Tips for Kidney Patients

Learn how to create a go-bag, develop an emergency plan, and manage kidney treatments during disasters like power outages, hurricanes, and wildfires.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Disaster preparadness,

Self-management and self-care

30 Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for People with Kidney Disease

Looking for the perfect gift for someone with kidney disease? Find thoughtful and practical ideas for every stage.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Self-management and self-care,

Kidney transplantation,

Transplant recipients ,

People living with a disease or disorder,

People living with end-stage kidney disease

Kidney Disease and Mental Health: “You Can't Suffer in Silence.”

Receiving a kidney disease diagnosis can be overwhelming and lead to mental health struggles like depression or anxiety. Talking with someone who has ...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diseases and conditions,

Mental health and wellness,

Self-management and self-care,

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Autoimmune kidney diseases and conditions,

IgA nephropathy

Managed Care: Questions and Answers

Understanding managed care plans for ESRD patients helps in making informed decisions about treatment, costs, and coverage. Get the key facts here.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Informed decision-making,

Self-management and self-care

10 Inspiring Quotes for Those Living with Kidney Disease

Living with kidney disease, especially during the later stages, can be challenging, but you are not alone. We hope that these quotes from people who h...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

Self-management and self-care,

Coping and self-care

Transplants & Chores: The Magic of Tidying Up

Transplants & Chores: The Magic of Tidying Up Patient Education Kidney transplantation Organ and tissue transplantation and donation Self-management a...

Treatments and therapies,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Self-management and self-care,

Kidney transplantation,

Immunosuppressants