Parenting An Elderly Person With Chronic Kidney Disease: The Challenges and StrategiesParenting a child with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can present many challenges and difficulties. But how about your adult parent who has turned into your child? As a daughter of... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Wife’s Guide For Taking Care Of A Husband With Chronic Kidney DiseaseMy husband’s health and well-being are my top priorities as a devoted wife of almost 27 years. We took vows that said in sickness and in health. I live by... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chemo Is Not Just For CancerIt surprises me how people do not realize that just because you are getting treated with chemotherapy does not mean you have cancer. Chemotherapy is actually used to treat some... By Jokiva Bellard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When The Caregiver Needs Privacy As A PatientI have been a caregiver for years. But when I got my kidney scare, along with a few other things, I was not happy. My first question was who is... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
But You Don’t Look SickHow many times have we heard that one? I am a gun-ho, high-spirited, life-of-the-party type of person. Yes, I might be having a bad day, but you won’t know it. I'm... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Does Death Do Us Part Really Mean?My son has known his wife since middle school. They have been married for 18 years and have 3 beautiful children. They stood in front of their family and friends... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Grandma, I Want to Give Daddy A Kidney"Grandma, I want to give Daddy a kidney." These were the words my 17-year-old grandchild muttered to me. She knew she had to wait until she was 18, but I... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance Of Self-Care As A CaregiverCaregiving is such an important task. But what’s more important is how to go easy on your own self while being there for the people you love. Sometimes it is... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Do People Treat You Differently With CKD?I was talking to my son the other day and he said that there are days that he doesn’t even know who he is. The sad truth is that most... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Tired Can Your Body Get With CKD?When I see my son, the first words out of my mouth are, “how are you doing?” His response is always "I’m doing okay, just a little tired." He is... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Most Challenging Part Of Being A CaregiverAs a caregiver, I’m always afraid that I will get something wrong or make a wrong decision. My father’s GFR is 35. He will be 90 years old in a... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Realize You’re A Caregiver?This is for the people who comfort, listen, and love every single day of their lives. I’ve lost count of how many meals I have prepared, grocery shopping trips, hospital... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning From Someone With Chronic Kidney DiseaseI am a mother to my youngest son who was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at age forty. He is forty-five now with a wife and three beautiful kids. I... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Mothers Fight To Find A KidneyI remember these words as if they were just said yesterday. Mommy, my kidneys are failing. Once our kidneys are out of complete functioning, the real challenge starts. The fight in... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Emotional Wellness With Chronic Kidney DiseaseIf you are a mom of a child living with CKD, the emotional weight feels like we have it too. Oh, by the way, he is 44, but still my... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Can Caregivers Help Their Loved Ones At Doctor Appointments?So, I will be telling you today, how my sister as my caregiver helped me with all the appointments and the procedural things I went through while getting my CKD... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Things They Never Tell You About Chronic Kidney DiseaseBefore my mother left us, I was her caregiver for a few years. She had developed several illnesses over her 88 years on this earth. I used to take care... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Are You New To Caregiving?I have had a chronic illness since the age of 5. I had a few people helping me on this journey, but I never knew these people had a name. ... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Helping a Loved One Through Kidney TransplantKidney transplant is a life-saving treatment for people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) or kidney failure. And care partners are essential members of the transplant team. If you have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When A Loved One Gets Diagnosed With Chronic Kidney DiseaseWhen my baby boy, who was 40 at the time, told me he was in chronic kidney failure, I didn’t know how to handle it. He had a wife and... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments