I am just putting this out there to this body of knowledgeable, supportive friends :
I know the science and the medicine of renal failure from my vet career experience.
I do not know the patient centric issues / concerns / impacts /fears and copings ... of being a patient with this,
nor being the caregiver / supporter.
I know all cases will be individual and I am not asking for medical advice.
I am asking for any patients and/or caregivers here, who may have experience with this to share their experiences
'cos HEY ... that IS what we do here !!
The "patient" is my very elderly mother ( 93 this month ) who is just being inducted into the "system" with specialists,
lab tests , more lab tests and offerings of :
1. peritoneal dialysis
2. IV hemo-dialysis
3. conservative / supportive / "palliative ?" care options
She still lives independently in her own home, has manageable "other" geriatric type issues, is VERY realistic / optimistic / strong Faith
and a good support network.
Many thanks in advance for any inputs.
Cheers and Harmony on ALL of our Journeys
CRguy