Awareness

Awareness Is The Key To Good Health

• Ask Questions.
• Watch Your Treatments.
• Alert Staff of Problems.
• React Quickly and Calmly if any problem accrues.
• Educate Yourself.

Ways You Can Be Aware

• Medications - Know what kinds of medicine you take and know about your dialysis prescription.
• Access -  Protect your arm (or where your access is).
• Diet - Know what foods are good and safe for you to have. Know how much fluid is safe for you to have.
• Advocacy - Speak up for yourself! Or ask your social worker to help you.

by Jody Gardener-Jones