Are you searching for the perfect holiday gift for someone with CKD? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Here are a few thoughtful gift ideas for family or friends with Chronic Kidney Disease or on dialysis!
Cookbook for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients or People on Dialysis
Patients on dialysis are often given dietary restrictions to help protect their kidneys. Kidney friendly foods should be lower in sodium, phosphorus, and potassium. It can be quite challenging coming up with different recipes that follow these guidelines. Search online or at your favorite bookstore for renal diet cookbooks. There are many to choose from that have excellent reviews. You're sure to find the perfect one! They will love it!
Blanket or Throw
Giving a blanket or throw is a great option for those on dialysis. This will help keep them warm during treatment while reminding them of you! Feel free to personalize this in any way such as adding custom stitching, patching, or even making it yourself! An added thoughtful touch is to make sure it’s machine washable!
Clothing
Having comfortable clothes for dialysis can make a huge difference. Finding cozy items that are dialysis friendly can help make your loved one more comfortable during treatment. Look for items that have zippers and/or stretch for easy port access.
Book or Magazine
Patients are often at treatment for two to four hours and gifting them a book can help to pass the time. Find out if your loved one enjoys reading mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and or romance. They may even prefer an activity-related book such as a word-search, coloring book, and or puzzle book! There is a book or magazine for everyone!
Happy Holidays!
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