Category Archives: Social Work

Dialysis and “Extra Help” with Meds

Posted on April 9, 2021 by DevonTexas

Most experienced Social Workers know this and will get you set up with this program as soon as you go on Medicare. However, many don’t which means you need to find this yourself. I hope I saved you some hunting … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Weight Loss – Part One

Posted on January 6, 2016 by DevonTexas

Okay, it’s it a new year and time for the resolutions and followup.   Many of us will resolve to reduce our weight.   In September of 2014, I did.  As of 1 January 2016, I’m 92.5 pounds reduced (not … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Emergencies

Posted on May 17, 2015 by DevonTexas

Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) hosted a phone conference recently with Joan Thomas, the executive director of the Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition (KCER).  This is especially important for patients within the Southeast, Tornado Alley, and the Gulf Coast areas.  Please take a … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Blog Talk Radio

Posted on April 28, 2015 by DevonTexas

Here are some interesting spoken blogs on BlogTalk Radio from Dialysis Advocates… This particular episode deals with How to Ask For What You Want as a dialysis patient.  John Rider, the guest speaker, has decades of experience in this matter. … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and “Doc Fix”

Posted on April 15, 2015 by DevonTexas

Finally, after SEVENTEEN years, Congress has passed the “doc fix” bill to fill a hole they created in 1997. Read about it here…  From the DPC website, here’s the impact on dialysis patients based on the House version of the … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Mental Health

Posted on September 6, 2014 by DevonTexas

I am really sorry for the late notice about this webinar and telephone conference but if you can make it tomorrow, this should be worth it.  Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC), of which I am a member, has an Education Center … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Living

Posted on May 6, 2014 by DevonTexas

Every day we have to deal with the 800 lb Gorilla in the room.  We can often walk around it but it’s there, every minute of every day: Kidney Failure and Dialysis.  Here’s a really well written article by Courtney … Continue reading →

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Dialysis First Stick – More

Posted on March 7, 2014 by DevonTexas

Recently a comment was left in the post about Dialysis and The First Stick where I retell my experience when starting dialysis.  The reader, TuTu, had a very similar experience and was kind enough to share it.  I’d like to repeat it … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Giving Tuesday

Posted on November 27, 2013 by DevonTexas

The American Association of Kidney Patients is sponsoring an event called “Giving Tuesday” where we are encouraged to give to non-profits on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.  For more about it and about the AAKP: CLICK HERE If you are not a … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Travel

Posted on November 25, 2013 by DevonTexas

Just to give you some ideas… I found a page at Davita that offers some suggested places to travel.  If you’ve traveled before, please leave a comment with some advice about travelling and doing dialysis.  For the Davita suggested places … Continue reading →

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