Adult
Infographic Resources
Infographic Resources
This 10 minute animated whiteboard video provides a brief overview of end stage renal disease and the treatment options available to a patient. It also has information for the patient to help them know when the right time to start dialysis is.
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This 20 min video for patients provides a brief overview of the different options for failing kidneys.
This is a decision aid for the treatment of kidney disease. It will help your patient select the most appropriate treatment option for kidney failure. The decision aid has been modified for use in Canada with permission from Kidney Health Australia.
4. Canadian Medical Journal (CMAJ)
Title of the publication: “Canadian Society of Nephrology 2014 clinical practice guideline for timing the initiation of chronic dialysis” - The new Canadian guidelines published in February 2014 are for your kidney care team and information in the publication will aid them in deciding on the right treatment option for you and when you can start dialysis.
5. Book one, Living with Reduced Kidney Function
Book one, Living with Reduced Kidney Function, is for people have kidney damage with either normal or reduced kidney function. It provides information on how kidneys work, and focuses on delaying the worsening of kidney function and preventing end-stage kidney disease through lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise and medication management.
You can also download previous manuals in French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi.
6. Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure
Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure, is for patients with progressive kidney disease who need more information about treatment options (dialysis, transplant, and conservative care). It also covers advance care planning and practical matters such as working, finance and insurance.
You can also download previous manuals in French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi.
General Information about Kidneys
General Information about Kidneys
1. Book one, Living with Reduced Kidney Function
Book one, Living with Reduced Kidney Function, is for people have kidney damage with either normal or reduced kidney function. It provides information on how kidneys work, and focuses on delaying the worsening of kidney function and preventing end-stage kidney disease through lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise and medication management.
You can also download previous manuals in French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi.
Your Kidney Function is 20-30%
Your Kidney Function is 20-30%
This 10 minute animated whiteboard video provides a brief overview of end stage renal disease and the treatment options available to a patient. It also has information for the patient to help them know when the right time to start dialysis is.
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This 20 min video for patients provides a brief overview of the different options for failing kidneys.
3. Book one, Living with Reduced Kidney Function
Book one, Living with Reduced Kidney Function, is for people have kidney damage with either normal or reduced kidney function. It provides information on how kidneys work, and focuses on delaying the worsening of kidney function and preventing end-stage kidney disease through lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise and medication management.
You can also download previous manuals in French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi.
4. Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure
Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure, is for patients with progressive kidney disease who need more information about treatment options (dialysis, transplant, and conservative care). It also covers advance care planning and practical matters such as working, finance and insurance.
You can also download previous manuals in French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi.
This is a decision aid for the treatment of kidney disease. It will help your patient select the most appropriate treatment option for kidney failure. The decision aid has been modified for use in Canada with permission from Kidney Health Australia.
5. Canadian Medical Journal (CMAJ)
Title of the publication: “Canadian Society of Nephrology 2014 clinical practice guideline for timing the initiation of chronic dialysis” - The new Canadian guidelines published in February 2014 are for your kidney care team and information in the publication will aid them in deciding on the right treatment option for you and when you can start dialysis.
Your kidney function is less than 20%
Your Kidney Function is less than 20%
This infographic guides you along 3 steps in your journey towards planning for kidney disease treatment options, with a focus on dialysis therapies.
Click here to print the 2-page handout version of the infographic.
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This 20 min video for patients provides a brief overview of the different options for failing kidneys.
This is a decision aid for the treatment of kidney disease. It will help your patient select the most appropriate treatment option for kidney failure. The decision aid has been modified for use in Canada with permission from Kidney Health Australia.
4. Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure
Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure, is for patients with progressive kidney disease who need more information about treatment options (dialysis, transplant, and conservative care). It also covers advance care planning and practical matters such as working, finance and insurance.
You can also download previous manuals in French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi.
Your kidney function is less than 15%
Your Kidney Function is less than 15%
This infographic guides you along 3 steps in your journey towards planning for kidney disease treatment options, with a focus on dialysis therapies.
Click here to print the 2-page handout version of the infographic.
This 10 minute animated whiteboard video provides a brief overview of end stage renal disease and the treatment options available to a patient. It also has information for the patient to help them know when the right time to start dialysis is.
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This 20 min video for patients provides a brief overview of the different options for failing kidneys.
This is a decision aid for the treatment of kidney disease. It will help your patient select the most appropriate treatment option for kidney failure. The decision aid has been modified for use in Canada with permission from Kidney Health Australia.
5. Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure
Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure, is for patients with progressive kidney disease who need more information about treatment options (dialysis, transplant, and conservative care). It also covers advance care planning and practical matters such as working, finance and insurance.
You can also download previous manuals in French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi.
Information When You Are on Dialysis
Information When You Are on Dialysis
This 10 minute animated whiteboard video provides a brief overview of end stage renal disease and the treatment options available to a patient. It also has information for the patient to help them know when the right time to start dialysis is.
2. Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure
Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure, is for patients with progressive kidney disease who need more information about treatment options (dialysis, transplant, and conservative care). It also covers advance care planning and practical matters such as working, finance and insurance.
You can also download previous manuals in French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi.
As part of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, the Kidney Community Kitchen provides patients with information and tools to help them manage their renal diet. Patients can access The Kidney Kitchen Cookbook for recipes chosen specifically for people living with kidney disease as well as meal plans created by our dietitians.
4. Other Kidney Foundation of Canada (KFOC) Resources
The KFOC has several resources (brochures and factsheets) for people who are on dialysis.
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This 20 min video for patients provides a brief overview of the different options for failing kidneys.
Children
Infographic Resources
Infographic Resources
This 10 minute animated whiteboard video provides a brief overview of end stage renal disease and the treatment options available to a patient. It also has information for the patient to help them know when the right time to start dialysis is.
2. Book one, Living with Reduced Kidney Function
Book one, Living with Reduced Kidney Function, is for people have kidney damage with either normal or reduced kidney function. It provides information on how kidneys work, and focuses on delaying the worsening of kidney function and preventing end-stage kidney disease through lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise and medication management.
You can also download previous manuals in French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi.
3. Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure
Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure, is for patients with progressive kidney disease who need more information about treatment options (dialysis, transplant, and conservative care). It also covers advance care planning and practical matters such as working, finance and insurance.
You can also download previous manuals in French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi.
Healthy Kidneys
Healthy Kidney Educations Resources
What’s happening inside of me?
Healthy Kidneys are fun graphic resources that will help you understand how your kidneys work, how your kidneys affect other parts of your body and how you can help your kidneys help your body!
This resource helps children, youth and families learn to live well with kidney disease.
There are 15 modules covering many topics about kidney health. Each module has a pre-school section, a school-age section and an adolescent section. There is a separate booklet for your family or caregiver and a fun activity sheet with each module.
The 16th module is a complete glossary of all highlighted terms in the modules with easy to understand definitions. The pictures in the glossary will give you clues or reminders and help you to connect with the meaning of the words you hear often.
Use of the modules is meant to supplement regular visits with a healthcare team, intending to provide a way of starting conversations about kidney disease and kidney disease management. These modules do not replace discussions patients and families should have with their care providers.
You can download individual modules, booklets, activity sheets, and the glossary
1. Your kidney Health team
There are lots of people who look after your kidneys. Find out more about the member of the team.
2. Meet your kidneys
Learn about all the different parts of your kidneys and your urinary tract.
3. Balance
Learn why balance is important inside your body and how the kidneys help to keep that balance
4. Connections
Did you know there are other organs that work with your kidneys? Find out who is on the body team and how they work together to keep your body healthy.
5. Healthy eating
Do you know that what you eat and drink plays a role in keeping your kidneys healthy? Find out more here about green, yellow and red foods and kidney health.
6. Being active
There are many ways to be active. Let’s talk about activities and healthy kidneys.
7. Taking Medication
Sometimes you need to take medicines to help your kidneys. Learn how to make this part of your everyday routine.
8. Healthy Blood
Do you know how to help your kidneys make more strong blood?
9. Bone Health
What is the recipe for strong bones? And how are your kidneys involved?
10. Blood pressure
Did you know that the right amount of blood pressure keeps your heart, brain and your kidneys healthy?
11. Acid Balance
When the kidneys can’t balance the acid in your body, everyone on your body team feels sick. Learn more.
12. Growth
The kidneys help you grow! What else do you need to know?
13. Chronic Kidney Disease
As kidney disease progresses, your kidney health team will work with you to help you adjust to changes.
14. Family Coping
Kidney disease affects everyone in the family. Let’s talk about it.
15. My coping
How does kidney disease affect the way you are feeling and thinking? It’s okay to talk about anything that is on your mind.
Glossary
What do all those words mean? Take a sneak peek at some of the words you will hear in this Healthy kidney resource
Other Resources
Other Resources
This 10 minute animated whiteboard video provides a brief overview of end stage renal disease and the treatment options available to a patient. It also has information for the patient to help them know when the right time to start dialysis is.
2. Book one, Living with Reduced Kidney Function
Book one, Living with Reduced Kidney Function, is for people have kidney damage with either normal or reduced kidney function. It provides information on how kidneys work, and focuses on delaying the worsening of kidney function and preventing end-stage kidney disease through lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise and medication management.
You can also download previous manuals in French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi.
3. Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure
Book Two, Living with Kidney Failure, is for patients with progressive kidney disease who need more information about treatment options (dialysis, transplant, and conservative care). It also covers advance care planning and practical matters such as working, finance and insurance.
You can also download previous manuals in French, Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi.
As part of the Kidney Foundation of Canada, the Kidney Community Kitchen provides patients with information and tools to help them manage their renal diet. Patients can access The Kidney Kitchen Cookbook for recipes chosen specifically for people living with kidney disease as well as meal plans created by our dietitians.
