Diana Clynes

Aging in the Kidney

February 20, 2024

By Stephen Z. Fadem, MD, FASN, AAKP Medical Advisory Board ChairHave you noticed that you cannot run and tumble like a young kid? The younger people working out at the gym are far bulkier than their fathers and grandfathers – and me. On average, professional athletes retire by age 30.

February 20, 2024

Gabriel and Melissa married in Half Moon Bay, California, in 2007 after many years of friendship and dating. The two moved to San Antonio, Texas, shortly after, where they had two children and successful careers. Gabriel worked in the arts, and Melissa worked in the tourism industry.

November 27, 2023

Emergencies and disasters can strike at any moment and it’s important for patients, care partners, and families to have a plan in place.

November 27, 2023

Gail Glasser first discovered she had a problem with her kidneys in high school. At the age of 15, she had strep throat that went left untreated because she never told her parents. Even after her throat healed, she continued to feel unwell and eventually went to see her doctor. At first, the doctor did not find anything wrong with her.

October 27, 2023

By Suzanne Ruff, kidney donor, author of The Reluctant Donor and AAKP TreasurerKidney donor Suzanne Ruff, author of The Reluctant Donor and AAKP Treasurer, sent the following heartfelt letter to thousands of living organ donors, kidney patients, families, and medical professionals on May 19, 2023.Her family has 5 living organ donors.

October 27, 2023

HD CLEAN LLC is driven to make hemodialysis safer. To achieve this goal, the company has developed a fully-patented simple, sturdy device to enclose, secure, and protect the critical connection point between dialysis bloodlines and dialysis catheters. This device is currently undergoing initial review by the FDA.

October 27, 2023

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) encourages businesses and organizations across the country to participate.

September 1, 2023

By Jennifer Jones, USMC Veteran, AAKP Vice President, Ambassador, and two-time transplant recipientAre you looking for an incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and make a difference in the kidney patient community?

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Partners with Top Kidney Advocates

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), announced their new partnership with the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The formal collaboration aims to improve health outcomes and enhance the overall quality of life for Veterans with kidney diseases and is facilitated under the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships (HAP).

August 10, 2023

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), announced their new partnership with the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Congressman Jerrold Nadler Headlines Kidney Policy Summit

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), hosted its 6th Annual Public Policy Summit entitled “Issues and Implications: What Kidney Patients Need to Know” on July 28, 2023. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), headlined the event as an honored special guest.

August 9, 2023

Diana Clynes

Aging in the Kidney

Connected Forever by Love, Kidneys, and Paintings: The Kidney Journey of Gabriel and Melissa Delgado

AAKP Wants to Help You Be Prepared for an Emergency

Living a Clean Life – AAKP Ambassador Gail Glasser Shares Her Kidney Story

A Letter from a Family With5 Living Kidney Donors

AAKP Innovator Series: HD Clean LLC

Members Encouraged to Participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

Discover the Power of Connection: Why You Should Attend the AAKP National Patient Meeting

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Partners with Top Kidney Advocates

Congressman Jerrold Nadler Headlines Kidney Policy Summit