Medication Use and the Role of the Pharmacist
Print out the flier. Presented by: Wendy St. Peter, PharmD, FCCP, FASN, FNKF Professor at the College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often times… have other medical conditions require many medicines have several doctors that prescribe medicines go to more than one pharmacy to get medicines It can be hard for patients, doctors and other healthcare professionals to keep track of all the medicines their patients with CKD take. The issues above can lead to medication therapy problems (MTPs). MTPs can…. reduce the good effects of medicines lead to safety issues (e.g., [...]
What’s So Funny About Kidney Disease?
Have you giggled or laughed out loud today? Or yesterday? Or last week? Laughter is considered one of the best medicines we have, and we want you to start seeing its benefits!
Don’t Make New Year Resolutions! Six Happiness Habits
Most people make and break resolutions every year. Eighty percent of people fail New Year Resolutions by February. Learn happiness habits instead that can change your attitude and your health on a daily basis.
It Takes a Village: Preparing Your Support Plan for Transplant Care
Help to better prepare your family for transplant care by learning 1) who will need help after the transplant surgery, 2) what type of help may be needed and 3) who can help meet those needs.
Get Your Sweat On! Exercising for Healthier Kidneys
During the webinar the following points will be covered: 1) background on the benefits of regular physical activity and exercise relating to kidney function, 2) the impact current research is showing on exercising in helping to slow down kidney disease progression and 3) strategies for getting starting with a new exercise routine, along with tips to keep you motivated!
Relieving Pain Through Laughter
Joyology is the lifestyle that skillfully blends laughter, humor, and attitudes to help recover from difficulties and re-awaken the joy of being alive. During this webinar you will: 1) learn about joyology as a lifestyle, 2) discover ways to manage pain and 3) understand how laughter can help ease pain.
Psychosocial Factors Affecting Children and Families Living with Chronic Illness
During this webinar, Amy Walters, PhD, Clinical Psychologist will discuss: 1) the psychological and emotional side effects of chronic illness on children and families, 2) how illness impacts different stages of childhood development, 3) common concerns reported by parents and children and 4) ways to support children and their families in coping with chronic illness.
Vocational Rehabilitation Works for You and Your Quality of Life!
During this webinar you will learn 1) the benefits of working, furthering your education, training, volunteering and remaining active, 2) how these benefits can increase the likelihood of receiving a kidney transplant and decrease depression and 3) about work incentives for Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicaid recipients.
A Young Man’s Life-Changing Experience with Both Heart and Kidney Disease
Bill Coon became a two-time heart and kidney transplant recipient in his 20s. During the webinar, he will share experiences from his 70-day hospital stay and recovery from a heart and kidney transplant to help others learn how to improve their patient experience. He will also provide insight from his personal experience on what one might expect during post-transplant recovery.
Guía Básica de Alimentación para Personas con Enfermedad Renal
Aprende: 1) ¿Qué es la dieta renal?, 2) Lo que necesitas saber sobre proteína, sodio, potasio y fósforo, 3) ¿Cómo hacer una buena selección de alimentos?