Dialysis, There’s No Place like home

Did you know that more patients dialyze at home than any other provider? DaVita is the largest independent provider of dialysis in the United States. Ever since home dialysis was developed in the 1960s, people have been practicing home dialysis safely and effectively.
When your kidney disease develops to stage 4, you should prepare for kidney dialysis. If you decide to do hemodialysis, a fistula may be surgically inserted into your forearm. If you decide to do peritoneal dialysis, you may need an operation to insert a catheter near your bellybutton.

Possible lifestyle benefits of home dialysis

• Flexible treatment times that fit your schedule
• More flexible diet
• More time to spend with family and friends
• Travel and going to work can be easier
• Increased independence can improve your quality of life
• Avoids transportation issues to and from the center three times per week