Kidney Today Blog

Staying active during a pandemic can be challenging for people high risk for COVID-19 because they may not want to risk even just to going outside for a walk. Our latest blog post has ways to get some exercise and improve your overall wellness while you're quarantined.

Is your family doing a virtual Easter or Passover dinner this year? Do not forget to include kidney-friendly foods on your plate! Faith leaders who are part of the kidney community told us how they approach special holiday meals.

Under normal circumstances, home dialysis gives people the independence to dialyze on their own schedules in the comfort of their homes. Read why one AKF Ambassador is especially grateful for the opportunity to dialyze at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is a very challenging time, especially for people with kidney disease who are high risk for COVID-19. If you are struggling with stress and anxiety during this emergency, please know that you are not alone. Here are some tips for improving your mental health during a crisis.

As lawmakers are passing laws and stimulus packages to help our nation during this crisis, you can help make sure they're working toward policies that protect kidney patients at high risk for COVID-19. Learn how to build a relationship with your lawmakers on our blog

"I am a two-time kidney transplant recipient, I am immunocompromised, and I am high risk for COVID-19. My life could depend on whether or not you follow social distancing recommendations." Read AKF Ambassador Alysia's story on our blog.

As states and cities expand their emergency restrictions on businesses and individuals to slow the spread of COVID-19, Americans living with kidney failure are having to cope with disruptions to work, school, transportation and more, at the same time that they must continue recei...

Our blog offers some tips for grocery shopping and ordering restaurant delivery while you are social distancing.

Some hospitals are making the difficult decision to postpone kidney transplants in light of the rapidly spreading coronavirus. Learn why.