August 28, 2016 David Scott Remember the Waltons, from the 1970’s TV show Walton’s Mountain? Four generations were living together in the same home: grandparents, parents, seven children, and eventually … Continue reading “Caregivers Need Care, Too”
August 28, 2016 David Scott As if a diagnosis of end stage renal disease (ESRD) is not enough, according to the United States Renal Data System (USRDS) one-third of people … Continue reading “Double Whammy: The Emotional Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis”
August 28, 2016 David Scott Did you know that there are special organizations called End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Networks which offer a wide range of resources for ESRD patients … Continue reading “You and Your End Stage Renal Disease Network”
August 28, 2016 David Scott Many kidney patients across the United States are not made aware that there are options for them when it comes to dialysis treatments. Most of … Continue reading “There’s No Place Like Home”
August 28, 2016 David Scott In January of 2011, my husband was diagnosed with failed kidneys, and doctors placed him on dialysis right away. As we got use to our … Continue reading “Take Your Life Back – Go Home”
August 27, 2016 David Scott As a result of an autoimmune disease, I’ve had Chronic Kidney Disease since I was in my 20’s. Suddenly in my 60’s, I was diagnosed … Continue reading “Patient Meeting Experiences”
August 27, 2016 David Scott What is UNOS and what do they do? Many patients have heard of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), but don’t know what they … Continue reading “Understanding the United Network for Organ Sharing”
August 27, 2016 David Scott The AAKP is the oldest and largest fully independent kidney patient organization in the U.S. Founded in 1969 by six dialysis patients, with doctor encouragement, … Continue reading “Become an AAKP Member (Archived)”
July 28, 2016 Admin AAKP’s National Awards were presented at the virtual 2020 National Patient Meeting in September: AAKP national awards were presented for extraordinary leadership and excellence in the … Continue reading “AAKP National Awards”
May 30, 2016 David Scott Patient Safety award The AAKP Patient Safety Award recognizes specific and impactful leadership and activities that exemplify the Association’s strategic goal of advancing patient safety … Continue reading “AAKP Patient Safety Award”