A Helping Hand On Dialysis: Power Tips To Enhance The Dialysis Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780993638633)

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide health condition that has no age barrier. In North America, over 26 million people are affected with CKD and thousands use dialysis as a way to prolong life. The book begins with an overview of the kidneys. It explains dialysis-what it is, how it works, what to expect, and the different types available. It offers tips on, cleaning solutions, support systems, renal diet, sex, cramping, exercise, travel, and other feel-good therapies. A Helping Hand On Dialysis offers help to patients and their families who are undergoing kidney dialysis. Written by a dialysis patient who draws on her 11 years experiences, happily managing the treatment. Alexander shows how you can adapt to the lifestyle changes and continue to enjoy this big beautiful world while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She offers solutions to handle the hardship, fears, and anxiety associated with dialysis. An invaluable resource for coping both physically and emotionally with a chronic condition from a patient point of view. A must read. Get your copy.

Author: Claudette Alexander
ISBN-10: 0993638635
ISBN-13: 9780993638633
Publisher: Sabu Press
Language: English
Published: 07/04/2015
Pages: 162
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.35d