Caregivers
- Administration on Aging - links to local, state, and national resources to help elders and caregivers (not kidney-specific)
- The Caregiver's Manual - read online or download free; based on overÊ13 years experienceÊas a primary caregiver
- Eldercare Locator - find services for seniors, and caregiver resources (not kidney-specific)
- Today's Caregiver Magazine - on-line magazine covers topics of interest, shares tips, and provides resources for caregivers
- ESRD Spouse Support Group - join support group for spouses of people with kidney failure
- Family Caregiver Alliance - nonprofit community organization established to help families and friends who provide care at home (not kidney-specific)
- Full Circle of Care - links to resources to help caregivers, including practical, financial, legal, emotional, and more (not kidney-specific)
- National Caregiver Support Program - resources to help caregivers provided by the Administration on Aging
- National Family Caregivers Association - resources and advocacy across all diseases and disabilities, including "Caregiving Tips"
- New Life, New Hope: A Booklet for Families and Friends of Renal Patients - Life Options booklet helps patients, family and friends understand and cope with kidney disease and treatment
- Parents Helping Parents - organization helps parents with special-needs children
Navigate by choosing a topic from the list below.
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Vascular Access
- Reference Resources
- Journals & Other Renal Literature
- Patient Organizations
- Professional Organizations
- Quality of Life Assessments
- Employment & Disability
- Financial Help
- Insurance
- Diet
- Herbs & Supplements
- Medications
- Exercise
- Travel on Dialysis
- On-line Support Groups & Discussions
- Encouragement & Inspiration
- Caregivers
- Causes of Kidney Failure
- Related Conditions
- Grievances & Complaints
- Dialysis Facilities
- Transplant
- Other Kidney-Related Links