This article is from March of 2016 but well worth the read! It was written by Barb Bednar and posted on McKnights Long-Term Care News.

Review the full article on the McKnights Long-Term Care News website: https://www.mcknights.com/marketplace/improving-kidney-care-for-residents-in-nursing-facilities/

Here is a little snippet from that article:

Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for people who have lost the function of their kidneys. The leading cause of kidney failure is type 2 diabetes. The numbers of people starting dialysis are increasingly from older age groups. In 2012, 55,419 new patients starting dialysis were over 65 years of age, which represented 48% of all new patients.

Traditionally, residents within nursing facilities requiring dialysis are transported to a local dialysis center three times per week for treatment. The residents are transported in all weather conditions and are out of their “home” for up to six hours per treatment day. The residents often miss meals, medications and social interactions. If the resident was admitted for rehabilitation services, their physical, occupational and speech therapy is missed or shortened.