Denver Nephrology’s Advanced Practice Nurses provide, by appointment, educational sessions in our offices for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients and their families. These sessions focus on the importance of treatment of conditions and reduction of risk factors that contribute to (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure) and/or result from (e.g. anemia, metabolic bone disease) kidney failure. They also focus on education and decision-making support for those of our patients who have an impending need for dialysis and/or kidney transplantation. Examples of these educational topics can be found at DaVita‘s website www.davita.com and the National Kidney Foundation‘s web site www.kidney.org/patients
Additional information:
| PATIENT EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS
Below is a list of organizations that provide patient education material about chronic kidney disease. Please consult your physician or healthcare provider if you have questions about any of the information provided. |
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| Website/Contact Information | Sponsor | Contents/Comments |
| www.aakp.org
American Association of Kidney Patients 3505 Frontage Road, Suite 315 Tampa, FL 33607 (800)749-2257 |
American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) | Resources for chronic kidney disease patients and their caregivers. Publications include Kidney Beginnings: A Patient’s Guide to Living With Reduced Kidney Function. Information on local support groups, chapters, and programs including “Finding Your Strengths” and “AAKP Says I Can”. AAKP sponsors an annual convention as well as other video and written materials on treatment options for kidney failure (additional information is on the web site.) Low cost membership fee is voluntary. |
| www.diabetes.org
American Diabetes Association ATTN: National Call Center 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 (800)DIABETES (800-342-2382) |
American Diabetes Association (ADA) | Provides information on diabetes, diabetes research, and advocacy. The site offers tips on living well with diabetes. ADA is a non-profit organization. |
| www.kidney.org
National Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd St., Suite 1100 New York, NY 10016 (800)622-9010 or (212)889-2210 |
National Kidney Foundation (NKF) | Available materials include a comprehensive “A to Z Guide” about kidney disease and related conditions and a cookbook, “Living Well on Dialysis”. The site has information on Kidney Camp for children, and information about meetings. NKF is a non-profit organization. |
| www.kidneydirections.com
or (877)543-6394 |
Baxter | Patients can call Baxter to register for either the “Stay in Touch” program (a series of educational mailings) or the “Kidney Patient Education Program” (educational consultation provided by a kidney patient educator). “Kidney Directions” is their on-line patient education resource. No charge for patient participation. This is a company-sponsored web site. |
| www.kidneyfund.org
American Kidney Fund 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010 Rockville, MD 20852 (800)638-8299 |
American Kidney Fund (AKF) | The site serves people with, and at risk for, kidney disease. The AKF provides comprehensive educational programs, clinical research, direct financial assistance, and community service programs. Their web site has information on meal planning, exercise, and a variety of health topics. AKF is a voluntary health organization. |