Wondering what to eat for the health of your kidneys – and why it matters? You’re not alone. That’s why we created Love Your Kidneys – Canada’s first-ever nutrition guide made just for people living with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Written by kidney experts, this friendly and practical booklet helps...
"My name is Mary, and here is a bit about my journey. When I was 25, my doctor told me they found cysts on my kidneys, and that I had PKD. At the age of 54, I was told it was time for dialysis. When I was 57, one of my nieces,...
In our e-News this month: March is Kidney Health Month! Voices of PKD from Karen; Kidney Nutrition: making substitutions in recipes for PKD; upcoming PKD nutrition webinars in English and French; upcoming webinar on PKD and mental health; new resources for having conversations about PKD.
"My name is Karen, and this story is about my journey with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). I was diagnosed at the age of 18. I knew it was a condition that not only threatened my own health, but also had the potential to be passed on to my children. This...
Do you talk about PKD within your family, or are those conversations that you try to avoid? In this blog, we explore the intricacies of planning for important family conversations about PKD, so that you can turn apprehension into unity, mutual support and informed decision-making.
Introducing our new patient education resource: Having a Conversation with Your Adult Children about Your PKD Diagnosis. This comprehensive, printable PDF includes a wealth of content that we hope you will find helpful in having conversations about PKD.
We are so excited that our Board of Directors has selected Kathleen Barnard as our new Executive Director! Kathleen is a seasoned, community-focused senior executive with nearly 20 years of experience leading strategic initiatives and programs for nonprofit organizations.
Have you ever wondered how to make a recipe more kidney-friendly? Look no further; we’ve got you covered. In this month’s blog, registered dietitian Emily Campbell reviews how to modify recipes for polycystic kidney disease and kidney health.
March is kidney health month, a time when we shine a light on kidney disease through our "31 Days of PKD" social media posts. This year we are sharing stories and information to educate and raise awareness about PKD, reduce the stigma of PKD, empower people affected by PKD to...
Last week's webinar on the Kidney Paired Donation (KPD) program is now up on our YouTube channel! Kidney paired donation is a program that matches transplant candidates with suitable living donors. It gives people the chance to become a living kidney donor while ensuring that someone they want to help receives...