What the COVID-19 Means for Kidney Patients
Please join the DPC Education Center to learn about COVID-19 and what you and your family can do to protect yourselves. You will also learn about the CDC’s guidance for dialysis facilities and how your facility staff is working to prevent the spread of infection.
The COVID-19 Explosion—Lessons from New York—What Kidney Patients Should Know
During this webinar you will learn the latest on: 1) What kidney patients need to do (dialysis & transplant), 2) What dialysis facilities are doing and 3) What we can learn from New York’s COVID-19 experience.
Living Well During COVID-19: How to Cope and Manage Your Emotions
During this webinar, Dr. Christofferson will offer advice on how to deal with feelings of fear, isolation, anxiety and stress during the coronavirus outbreak.
Bone Mineral Disorder: Calcium, Vitamin D and Phosphorus
During this webinar, you will learn about: 1) The relationship between kidney disease and your bones, 2) Bone Mineral Disease and 3) How diet impacts renal bone mineral disorder.
Is a Transplant Right for Me?
During this webinar You will learn about 1) The risks vs benefits of a transplant, 2) The choice of a deceased vs living donor, 3) How to find a living donor, and 4) Tips from patients’ own transplant experiences.
Dialysis Access: What Every Patient Should Know
In this presentation you will learn about: 1) the different types of access for dialysis, 2) how to examine and monitor your access and 3) why it is important to avoid catheters.
Manejando Mi Glucosa En Sangre Cuando Tengo Enfermedad Renal
Temas: 1) ¿Qué son los carbohidratos y cómo afecta mi glucosa en sangre?, 2) ¿Cuántos carbohidratos debo comer en cada comida?, 3) Evitando niveles de glucosa en sangre altos y bajos.
Practical Tips to Assist Beneficiaries in Determining How to Choose Between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage
This webinar will discuss: 1) Medicare basics, 2) The pros and cons of choosing Medicare Advantage as your Medicare coverage option and 3) Particular considerations for people with ERSD.
Looking Out for the Caregiver
Taking care of someone with kidney disease can take a toll on the caregiver's mental and emotional health. This webinar will give an overview of the challenges that caregivers may face and provide strategies on how they can look out for their own health while caring for others.
Coping During the Holidays in the Pandemic
The holiday season can be stressful when managing chronic kidney disease, and even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will explore how stress can affect our well-being along with coping tips for taking care of ourselves.