Kidney Disease

Kidney disease is a condition in which the kidneys are unable to filter blood effectively to remove waste and balance fluids in the body causing their retention and thus life-threatening conditions. Depending on the cause, some types of kidney disease can be treated with medication and /or lifestyle changes.

This page contains resources for caregivers of people with kidney disease.

National Kidney Foundation

An organization revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis and transplantation.