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

Home Modalities Bingo - Call List

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