You havefewer clinicvisit (about 1-2) per monthon PD or HHDYour diet andfluidallowancemay be lessrestrictive.HHDrequires youor your carepartner tocannulateThere are 2 kind ofhome dialysisPeritoneal dialysis(PD) and homehemodialysis(HHD)HHD dialysismachine issignificantlysmaller thanthose used in-center.There is a24/7 nursesupportlinePD worksaroundyour lifeschedule.If you haveremaining kidneyfunction, PD is thebest option tokeep your kidneysgoing longer.You willreceive in-clinic trainingfor homedialysisIf storage is anissue, suppliescan be sent outto you insmallershipments.PD is gentleron the body,including theheart.HHD isassociatedwith shorterpost-dialysisrecovery time.PD isneedle-freeYou canschedule yourHHDtreatmentsaround ourscheduleYou mayexperienceincreasedenergy andimproved sleepqualityYou can still havepets on homedialysis. Theyneed to be awayfrom treatmentareas & suppliesYou can doPD withouta carepartner.You cando homePD whileyou sleepDoing HomeDialysis offersmore flexibilityto spend timewith family &friendsYou will still havea care team(doctor, nurse,dietician, socialworker) withhome dialysis.Training cantake 5-6 weeks& is completewhen patient iscomfortableYou can travelwith yourdialysis machineand supplieswhile on homedialysis.Increasedindependencecan improvepatient qualityof lifePD requiressupplies, soyou will needa place tostore them. You havefewer clinicvisit (about 1-2) per monthon PD or HHDYour diet andfluidallowancemay be lessrestrictive.HHDrequires youor your carepartner tocannulateThere are 2 kind ofhome dialysisPeritoneal dialysis(PD) and homehemodialysis(HHD)HHD dialysismachine issignificantlysmaller thanthose used in-center.There is a24/7 nursesupportlinePD worksaroundyour lifeschedule.If you haveremaining kidneyfunction, PD is thebest option tokeep your kidneysgoing longer.You willreceive in-clinic trainingfor homedialysisIf storage is anissue, suppliescan be sent outto you insmallershipments.PD is gentleron the body,including theheart.HHD isassociatedwith shorterpost-dialysisrecovery time.PD isneedle-freeYou canschedule yourHHDtreatmentsaround ourscheduleYou mayexperienceincreasedenergy andimproved sleepqualityYou can still havepets on homedialysis. Theyneed to be awayfrom treatmentareas & suppliesYou can doPD withouta carepartner.You cando homePD whileyou sleepDoing HomeDialysis offersmore flexibilityto spend timewith family &friendsYou will still havea care team(doctor, nurse,dietician, socialworker) withhome dialysis.Training cantake 5-6 weeks& is completewhen patient iscomfortableYou can travelwith yourdialysis machineand supplieswhile on homedialysis.Increasedindependencecan improvepatient qualityof lifePD requiressupplies, soyou will needa place tostore them. 

Home Modalities Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. You have fewer clinic visit (about 1-2) per month on PD or HHD
  2. Your diet and fluid allowance may be less restrictive.
  3. HHD requires you or your care partner to cannulate
  4. There are 2 kind of home dialysis Peritoneal dialysis (PD) and home hemodialysis (HHD)
  5. HHD dialysis machine is significantly smaller than those used in-center.
  6. There is a 24/7 nurse support line
  7. PD works around your life schedule.
  8. If you have remaining kidney function, PD is the best option to keep your kidneys going longer.
  9. You will receive in-clinic training for home dialysis
  10. If storage is an issue, supplies can be sent out to you in smaller shipments.
  11. PD is gentler on the body, including the heart.
  12. HHD is associated with shorter post-dialysis recovery time.
  13. PD is needle- free
  14. You can schedule your HHD treatments around our schedule
  15. You may experience increased energy and improved sleep quality
  16. You can still have pets on home dialysis. They need to be away from treatment areas & supplies
  17. You can do PD without a care partner.
  18. You can do home PD while you sleep
  19. Doing Home Dialysis offers more flexibility to spend time with family & friends
  20. You will still have a care team (doctor, nurse, dietician, social worker) with home dialysis.
  21. Training can take 5-6 weeks & is complete when patient is comfortable
  22. You can travel with your dialysis machine and supplies while on home dialysis.
  23. Increased independence can improve patient quality of life
  24. PD requires supplies, so you will need a place to store them.