We don't always know when disaster will strike. Natural disasters like hurricanes, tornados, floods, earthquakes and wildfires often mean evacuating to a safe location, which carries special challenges for dialysis patients who need to get their treatments. Our infographic has some tips to help you be prepared. READ MORE >>

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic kidney disease that affects approximately 600,000 people in the United States and accounts for about 2% of all new kidney failure cases annually. Share this infographic and other information about PKD on social media. READ MORE >>

To help these patients, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) has activated its Disaster Relief Program for the state of Hawaii. AKF’s program is the nation’s only rapid-response system that provides emergency charitable financial assistance to dialysis patients when disaster strikes their communities. READ MORE >>

Living with a rare disease that few people know about or understand can be challenging. Get tips on making your voice heard. READ MORE >>

Holidays, relaxing vacations, family reunions, wanderlust, dialysis. While these things may not seem to go together, many people living with kidney failure find ways to make it work. READ MORE >>

Following the rigorous treatment regimen for kidney failure, day after day, is challenging for patients. Our survey of patients and renal professionals provides insights—including the outsized role that depression plays. READ MORE >>

The American Kidney Fund has partnered with the TMF Health Quality Institute to incorporate kidney disease education into Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) classes taught by diabetes health educators using AKF’s Kidney Health Coach program. READ MORE >>

Depression can be difficult to identify in kidney patients because many of the key symptoms, such as insomnia, loss of weight or appetite, and low energy, can also be attributed to kidney disease itself. READ MORE >>