Coping with kidney failure can be a highly stressful time. Whether you’re new to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) clinics or have been coming a long time – you can all relate to the fact that life seldom takes you on a straight path. You can expect some ups and downs. These may be related to your health; the strain of travelling to clinic appointments; numerous other doctors appointments; the challenge of keeping up with family and household responsibilities; changes in life circumstances; financial pressures or conflict in your family/personal relationships – and this list is by no means exhaustive.
Dr. Blake and the role of Chronic Kidney Disease clinics
You have a team of health care professionals to support you through your kidney disease, including: nephrologists, nursing professionals, dieticians, social workers, pharmacists and physiotherapists. At any point you can access members of your inter-professional team. For more information please click on the links or ask your nursing staff for more information.
We have compiled information that you may find helpful throughout your journey:
- Decision Support
- Self Management
- Adjusting & Coping with Kidney Disease
- Moving Forward with Hope
- Medications
- Diet and Nutrition
- Recipes
- Exercise
- Travel and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Financial Support