By Jerome Bailey, AAKP’s Director of Patient Engagement and AdvocacyFor Jimmie Bates, a home dialysis patient, and his wife and care partner Dawn, safety and infection prevention are central to their daily lives.

Jake first met Dayna when she walked into the furniture store where he was working as a salesman in 2021. The two sparked up a conversation and almost instantly became friends. As Dayna shopped for bedroom furniture, the two chatted about her New York accent, Jake’s upcoming first trip to New York City, and much more.

By Matthew M. Goodwin, PharmD, MBA, Vice President, Medical Affairs, scPharmaceuticals IncThe primary function of the kidneys is to maintain the right balance of salt and fluid in your body. They do this by removing waste products and extra fluid through the production of urine. Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Each year on May 1 or 5.1, AAKP is proud to lead the annual “Are You O-K+” campaign, aimed at increasing awareness of the devastating effects high potassium (hyperkalemia) can have on individuals with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Abdou Simon’s journey began in the vibrant heart of Senegal, which is located in West Africa. West Africa is known for its rich culture and deep sense of community. Abdou had big dreams and a passion for understanding people, which led him to study Sociology at the Université Gaston Berger de SaintLouis in Senegal.

By Annamarie Rodriguez, MS, RDN, LD, DipACLM, FAND Phosphorus is a mineral that is widespread in foods because it naturally occurs in all living matter. This mineral may cause a lot of concern on our lab reports but is essential for life! It is found in our DNA (our genetic material)

In December of 1982, while on a three month long cross-country motorcycle trip with his young wife, Ann Goethals, Richard started having horrible headaches, nausea, and was throwing up. He had been feeling fine up to that point, but he suddenly got sick, and it was not going away.

March is National Kidney Month. Help spread the word about kidney disease this month by sharing your personal story along with educational resources with your friends, family, and community. Kidney disease is a silent killer—let’s end the silence.In this article, AAKP Ambassadors share why they are more than their kidney disease.