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Home dialysis can lead to better health, more freedom, and an improved quality of life.

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True. Home dialysis allows many people to manage their care on a more flexible schedule, often leading to better quality of life, the ability to keep working, fewer dietary restrictions.

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Which of the following is not a barrier to home dialysis?

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A. Long travel distances to training centers

B. Small or unstable housing

C. A care partner being required for training

D. Enjoying more food options

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Enjoying more food options. That’s actually a benefit of home dialysis. Barriers include housing challenges, long travel distances, and the need for a care partner to complete training.

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True or False: Home dialysis requires the patient and another person to complete training before beginning treatment.

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For most home hemodialysis programs, both the patient and a care partner must be trained to make sure treatments are done safely and correctly.

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Why is being your own advocate important when it comes to dialysis care?

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A. It helps you make sure your doctor follows your orders

B. It ensures you get fair, clear information and equal access to all treatment options

C. It means you can stop treatments if you feel better

D. It helps you get moved to the front of the waitlist

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B. Advocating for yourself means asking questions, seeking clear explanations, and pushing for fair treatment so you have enough information to make decisions about your care.

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Learn how treatments and advanced technologies are changing what's possible for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Watch or listen to AKF's new podcast that gives voice to the many facets of living with kidney disease.

With your support, we're making more transplants possible though our Living Donor Assistance Program

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