Home hemodialysis (HHD) is one type of dialysis that offers flexibility for kidney patients. HHD uses a dialysis machine, much like in-center treatment, but the patient and their care partner perform all parts of the treatment at home. Patients and care partners receive thorough training under the guidance of their care team so they feel comfortable and confident performing treatments.   At Cincinnati Home Dialysis, we’ve seen firsthand how patient-first dialysis treatment can positively impact mental health and wellbeing. Here are a few benefits of home hemodialysis. Schedule HHD t ..read more

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a type of dialysis that allows you to choose a format and schedule that fits your lifestyle. All types of PD use the lining of your abdomen, called the peritoneum, to filter your blood when the kidneys are no longer able to do this job effectively. (Check out our previous post for more information on how peritoneal dialysis works.) The two main PD types for home dialysis treatments are continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD), also called automated peritoneal dialysis. The main difference between these two t ..read more

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is one type of blood-filtering treatment you can perform yourself at home, work, or on the go. PD uses a different method of filtering the blood than hemodialysis, but still serves the purpose of removing waste products from your kidneys. Here are a few benefits of choosing peritoneal dialysis over traditional hemodialysis. Schedule PD to match your lifestyle Many PD patients are able to work, travel, and live independently. Being able to perform peritoneal dialysis in any clean, private location gives you the flexibility to create a treatment schedule that works for ..read more

As temperatures slowly inch above the 50s around the tristate, many of us are looking forward to gardening season. Now is a great time to start planning. No matter how much growing space you have at home, you can cultivate your own produce with any budget. Gardening is a great way for home dialysis patients to get some light exercise and stay invested in a dialysis diet. (Fueling up with kidney-friendly foods you grew yourself is much more satisfying!) Whether you’re planning your first patio container garden or are a seasoned raised bed gardener, consider adding these kidney-friendly vegetab ..read more

Cincinnati Home Dialysis is proud to announce our recent feature in the SeniorsMatter directory.  Identifying trustworthy providers can be a time consuming, stressful endeavor. The SeniorsMatter directory exists to connect caregivers to reputable services for senior loved ones in their local area. SeniorsMatter and Cincinnati Home Dialysis understand the importance of helping patients lead independent, fulfilling lives in their own homes. We’ve seen first-hand how our home dialysis patients get better sleep, have more energy, require less medication, enjoy more flexibility in their diets ..read more

In the new year, many people, including kidney patients, are taking a fresh look at their health. And as COVID-19 maintains a constant presence in our lives, there’s never been a better time to examine our wellness habits and routines. Here are a few health trends home dialysis patients can take advantage of in 2022.      Fuel your immune system The kidneys play a powerful role in immune health. When the kidneys are damaged and unable to perform their functions effectively, the immune system suffers as well. This makes it all the more important for home dialysis patie ..read more

Staying active is an important part of your kidney health and home dialysis lifestyle. Even gentle movement has a positive effect on your body and mind. But when it’s cold and dark by 5:30pm, it can be tough to find the motivation to exercise. Here are a few tips to moving as this winter. Embrace the cold! Pick a dry day to take a nature walk around your local park. Be sure to protect your skin with gloves, a hat, scarf, and coat. Base layers help cut through cold wind to keep you comfortable. Indoor workouts When the weather is just too frightful to head outdoors, bring your workout inside ..read more

Starting your home dialysis journey can be exciting and overwhelming. There’s a lot to learn in the beginning, but your Cincinnati Home Dialysis care team will guide you every step of the way to become confident and independent in administering your treatments. Here are a few terms you’ll hear your care team use frequently during your training. Cannulation Cannulation refers to the process of delivering or removing bodily fluids. Whereas a nurse typically inserts two needles during in-center dialysis, home dialysis patients or their care partners are responsible for inserting needles to perfo ..read more

Does considering home dialysis make you nervous? You’re not alone. It can sound intimidating to perform your treatments in your own home. But at Cincinnati Home Dialysis, we’ve seen firsthand how home treatments empower our patients and improve their outcomes and quality of life. Here are a few common myths we hear about home dialysis.  Myth: I hate needles. I’m not going to be able to do this! This is one of the most common fears we hear about home dialysis. You will be trained by your care team on the proper method for connecting to the dialysis machine until you feel comfortable doing ..read more

Home hemodialysis (HHD) is one type of dialysis that offers flexibility for kidney patients. HHD uses a dialysis machine, much like in-center treatment, but the patient and their care partner perform all parts of the treatment at home. Patients and care partners receive thorough training under the guidance of their care team so they feel comfortable and confident performing treatments.   At Cincinnati Home Dialysis, we’ve seen firsthand how patient-first dialysis treatment can positively impact mental health and wellbeing. Here are a few benefits of home hemodialysis. Schedule HHD t ..read more