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

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