In this section, you can read about the different home hemodialysis options and what it is like to start home hemodialysis and keep it up in the long term. You will meet your care team and find out how to be an active part of that team. You will also find out more about hemodialysis access, how to choose an access option, and how to care for it. Finally, you can read about the importance of keeping an eye on your health on home hemodialysis and what to look for.
What to Expect During Home Hemodialysis Training
If you choose home hemodialysis, you and your care partner will need training. This page describes the training process and what you will learn at your training.
What to Expect In The First Year and Beyond
Read this section to find out what life may be like on home hemodialysis in the first year and beyond.
Your Care team: What They Do
Meet the team of individuals who will be involved in your care if you choose home hemodialysis. Learn what they do and when you will see them. Watch a video describing a patient care plan meeting.
Working with Your Care Team
In this section, find out how you can expect to work with your care team and what you can do to get the most from the relationship. Download a checklist of questions to ask your nurse and a list of things that you should make sure your care team knows.
Choosing an Access Option
You and your doctor will discuss and decide on a hemodialysis access option early in your treatment. This decision will affect the quality of your treatment and your long-term health. Read more about why this is such an important decision and learn about the three access options.
Caring For Your Access
Taking care of yourself is important - and so is taking care of your hemodialysis access. Find out why and how you can help yourself stay healthy by making sure your access is.
Monitoring Your Care
If you do your hemodialysis at home, you’ll be the one to closely watch your health and treatment. This page sums up what to look for to avoid treatment problems and have a successful experience.
