AKF Ambassador Patrick Gee had a kidney transplant in 2017. "Three years and a global pandemic later, my life was on the line because of the immunosuppressive medicines I take to stop my body from rejecting my transplanted kidney." Read how he survived COVID-19 on our blog READ MORE >>

As a dialysis patient, you probably spend more time with your dialysis technicians than other members of your care team. Dialysis techs are a vital part of your team and treatment, but do you know everything they're responsible for? Learn more about them on our blog READ MORE >>

Finding out you have kidney failure and need dialysis often comes as a life-changing shock. Your dialysis social worker is trained to help you through this transition and beyond. READ MORE >>

Dialysis nurses help you live your healthiest life while on dialysis. Unlike nurses at your primary care doctor’s office or in a hospital, dialysis nurses are specialists in nephrology and can become experts in treating their patients. READ MORE >>

Lisa Bonebrake, executive director of Alport Syndrome Foundation, became a patient advocate after she and her son were diagnosed with Alport Syndrome. She shared what it's like to live with a rare genetic disease and why advocacy is so important to her family on our blog READ MORE >>

During the COVID-19 crisis, you’ll want to be efficient and flexible when shopping for groceries. Here are tips for creating a kidney-friendly pandemic pantry that will allow you to stick to the food and fluid recommendations from your doctor and dietitian. READ MORE >>

Dialysis supplies "have been impossible to find," Ryan, an AKF Ambassador and dialysis patient, shared on our blog. He lives in a COVID-19 hot spot and says the lack of supplies and increased everyday expenses "has a stressful and anxiety-producing effect" on him. READ MORE >>

Remote work is a safe way for kidney patients who are high risk for serious cases of COVID-19 to earn an income while quarantined at home. Check out our latest blog post for a list of resources that can help you find and apply for remote jobs. READ MORE >>

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. READ MORE >>

Is your family doing a virtual Easter or Passover dinner this year? Don't 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. READ MORE >>

Under normal circumstances, home dialysis gives patients 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. READ MORE >>

This is a very challenging time, especially for kidney patients who are high risk for COVID-19. If you're 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. READ MORE >>