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