2025 PKD Peer Support Meetings | Kidney Foundation of Canada
We're pleased to share the 2025 PKD Peer Support Group meeting schedule! These meetings are offered by the Kidney Foundation of Canada, in partnership with the PKD Foundation of Canada.
PKD Peer Support Group | Kidney Foundation of Canada
The PKD Foundation of Canada is now partnering with the Kidney Foundation of Canada to provide monthly peer support meetings especially for PKD patients, caregivers and living organ donors. Sign up today!
The Benefits of Peer Support in PKD | PKD Mind Matters
Seeking out peer support - whether one-on-one or in a group setting - can offer numerous benefits for people with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Learn how peer support can help you, and where you can find it.
Caregiver to A Patient with Kidney Transplant Loss? | Research Participation
Have you been a caregiver to a patient with kidney transplant loss? McGill University Health Centre is doing research into the experience of those who have supported a loved one who experienced the loss of a kidney transplant.
Shining a Spotlight on Mental Health and PKD | PKD Mind Matters
Do you ever feel overwhelmed or find it difficult to cope with life with PKD? With chronic illnesses, like ARPKD and ADPKD, mental health is an important factor in your overall care plan. Check out this article from PKD Life describing what is typical for patients and caregivers - and...
Healing Through Compassion | Mental Health Week 2024
May 6 to 12 is #MentalHealthWeek2024. The theme this year is "Healing Through Compassion." Find resources and tools to practice compassion, developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association. For more information, visit MentalHealthWeek.ca.
Beyond the Physical: Prioritizing Mental Wellness in Kidney Health | PKD Mind Matters
Life with kidney disease can feel like a rollercoaster ride, filled with ups and downs, uncertainties, and unexpected turns. In this blog, Joy Pekar explores the often-overlooked aspect of mental health in the context of kidney disease, and offers practical tips for nurturing your well-being beyond the physical symptoms.
Planning a family conversation about PKD | PKD Resources
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.
Talking with your adult children about your PKD diagnosis | PKD Resources
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.
Bell Let's Talk 2024 | PKD Mind Matters
Bell Let’s Talk is starting a new year by highlighting that real change is needed for mental health in Canada with a new campaign – Let’s create real change – inviting Canadians to take meaningful action in mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day and throughout the year.