Living with Reduced Kidney Function
Consult our handbook for detailed information on your kidneys, the stages of CKD, and how to protect your remaining kidney function
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Chronic Kidney Disease
Learn about the causes, stages, symptoms and other aspects of chronic kidney disease.
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Kidney Failure Risk Equation
Find out your risk of kidney failure.
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Hypertension and CKD: Getting to the Heart of Kidney Disease
Learn about the connection between hypertension and CKD and hear the latest research findings.
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New Medications for Kidney Patients
This webinar recording shares information on new medications and how to speak to your doctor about them.
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Nutrition and CKD
This resource will help you understand how proper nutrition and a kidney-friendly diet can help you manage CKD.
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Managing Multiple Diet Restrictions
Learn how to manage your kidney diet when you have multiple diet restrictions.
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Sodium and CKD
This resource will help you understand what to eat and what to avoid based on the sodium levels of each ingredient.
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Kidney-Friendly Ingredient and Recipe Substitutions
This guide provides essential tips and ingredient substitutions to help you manage your diet effectively.
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Newly Diagnosed and Nutrition
This video featuring Registered Dietitian Dani Renouf reviews the importance of a proper diet when you are newly diagnosed.
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health
This webinar recording shares patients’ perspectives on the importance of taking care of your mental well-being.
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Kidney Disease Doesn’t Define You
This video shares Anne’s experience with kidney disease and what she learned along the way.
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Mental Well-Being
Manage your mental health and learn coping strategies to support your mental well-being while living with chronic kidney disease.
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Mindful Meditation
This 15-minute video on mindful meditation with Brenda Brown may help you relax and recenter.
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Building a Mental Wellness Toolkit for CKD
Find practical coping strategies to cope with the challenges of chronic kidney disease.
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We're Here to Help
Learn what The Kidney Foundation has to offer to help and support kidney patients and their caregivers.
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The Kidney Connect Peer Support Program
This resource explains the Kidney Connect peer support program and how to access it as patient or caregiver.
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KidneyConnect.ca
This Kidney Foundation site is for patients and their caregivers looking for online support through connections with others with similar lived experiences.
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Insurance Tips
Visit this resource for insurance tips for people with kidney disease.
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Financial Considerations
Learn about the financial benefits you may be eligible to receive as a person living with chronic kidney disease.
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Participate in a Study
Learn about the opportunities available to you to support research and to help improve programs and services for patients.
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Access to Medications
Learn how The Kidney Foundation of Canada supports access to affordable medications for Canadian patients.
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Call for Phosphorus Labelling
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is calling for phosphorus labelling on the Nutrition Facts table to help those with CKD to make informed decisions. Learn more.
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Be a Volunteer
Sign up to volunteer for the Kidney Foundation and support others on their kidney journey. Be sure to select your location.
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Be a Fundraiser
You can help by raising funds to support The Kidney Foundation’s mission.
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Please note that information provided by The Kidney Foundation of Canada should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team for guidance and advice specific to your individual needs.