Tag: hemodialysis
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Navigating the Dialysis Journey: A Practical Guide for Caregivers
As caregivers, we are often thrust into a role that we have little preparation for, and when the care involves dialysis, it can be quite daunting. The purpose of this article is to provide practical tips that can ease the journey for new caregivers assisting elderly loved ones on dialysis. 1. Understand the Fatigue Factor…
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7 Things To Do During Dialysis For Elderly
Dialysis is a treatment that replicates the functions of the kidneys by removing toxins, wastes and excess body fluids from the body. There are two main types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. The effectiveness of these two types of dialysis is comparable but the working principles are quite different. What happens during kidney dialysis?…