HHDrequires youor your carepartner tocannulateYou mayexperienceincreasedenergy andimproved sleepqualityPD worksaroundyour lifeschedule.There are 2 kind ofhome dialysisPeritoneal dialysis(PD) and homehemodialysis(HHD)You canschedule yourHHDtreatmentsaround ourscheduleYou can doPD withouta carepartner.If storage is anissue, suppliescan be sent outto you insmallershipments.You willreceive in-clinic trainingfor homedialysisPD is gentleron the body,including theheart.HHD isassociatedwith shorterpost-dialysisrecovery time.If you haveremaining kidneyfunction, PD is thebest option tokeep your kidneysgoing longer.HHD dialysismachine issignificantlysmaller thanthose used in-center.You can still havepets on homedialysis. Theyneed to be awayfrom treatmentareas & suppliesYour diet andfluidallowancemay be lessrestrictive.Training cantake 5-6 weeks& is completewhen patient iscomfortablePD isneedle-freeYou can travelwith yourdialysis machineand supplieswhile on homedialysis.There is a24/7 nursesupportlineYou havefewer clinicvisit (about 1-2) per monthon PD or HHDIncreasedindependencecan improvepatient qualityof lifeYou cando homePD whileyou sleepDoing HomeDialysis offersmore flexibilityto spend timewith family &friendsYou will still havea care team(doctor, nurse,dietician, socialworker) withhome dialysis.PD requiressupplies, soyou will needa place tostore them. HHDrequires youor your carepartner tocannulateYou mayexperienceincreasedenergy andimproved sleepqualityPD worksaroundyour lifeschedule.There are 2 kind ofhome dialysisPeritoneal dialysis(PD) and homehemodialysis(HHD)You canschedule yourHHDtreatmentsaround ourscheduleYou can doPD withouta carepartner.If storage is anissue, suppliescan be sent outto you insmallershipments.You willreceive in-clinic trainingfor homedialysisPD is gentleron the body,including theheart.HHD isassociatedwith shorterpost-dialysisrecovery time.If you haveremaining kidneyfunction, PD is thebest option tokeep your kidneysgoing longer.HHD dialysismachine issignificantlysmaller thanthose used in-center.You can still havepets on homedialysis. Theyneed to be awayfrom treatmentareas & suppliesYour diet andfluidallowancemay be lessrestrictive.Training cantake 5-6 weeks& is completewhen patient iscomfortablePD isneedle-freeYou can travelwith yourdialysis machineand supplieswhile on homedialysis.There is a24/7 nursesupportlineYou havefewer clinicvisit (about 1-2) per monthon PD or HHDIncreasedindependencecan improvepatient qualityof lifeYou cando homePD whileyou sleepDoing HomeDialysis offersmore flexibilityto spend timewith family &friendsYou will still havea care team(doctor, nurse,dietician, socialworker) withhome dialysis.PD 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. HHD requires you or your care partner to cannulate
  2. You may experience increased energy and improved sleep quality
  3. PD works around your life schedule.
  4. There are 2 kind of home dialysis Peritoneal dialysis (PD) and home hemodialysis (HHD)
  5. You can schedule your HHD treatments around our schedule
  6. You can do PD without a care partner.
  7. If storage is an issue, supplies can be sent out to you in smaller shipments.
  8. You will receive in-clinic training for home dialysis
  9. PD is gentler on the body, including the heart.
  10. HHD is associated with shorter post-dialysis recovery time.
  11. If you have remaining kidney function, PD is the best option to keep your kidneys going longer.
  12. HHD dialysis machine is significantly smaller than those used in-center.
  13. You can still have pets on home dialysis. They need to be away from treatment areas & supplies
  14. Your diet and fluid allowance may be less restrictive.
  15. Training can take 5-6 weeks & is complete when patient is comfortable
  16. PD is needle- free
  17. You can travel with your dialysis machine and supplies while on home dialysis.
  18. There is a 24/7 nurse support line
  19. You have fewer clinic visit (about 1-2) per month on PD or HHD
  20. Increased independence can improve patient quality of life
  21. You can do home PD while you sleep
  22. Doing Home Dialysis offers more flexibility to spend time with family & friends
  23. You will still have a care team (doctor, nurse, dietician, social worker) with home dialysis.
  24. PD requires supplies, so you will need a place to store them.