Take our Home Dialysis Quiz
Are you answering these questions for yourself or for a loved one?
For myself
For a loved one
Did you know that dialysis can be done at home?
Yes
No
Have you talked to your doctor or healthcare team about home dialysis as an option?
Yes
No
What do you think could be the best thing about doing dialysis at home? (check all that apply)
I might be able to keep working
I could have more control over my daily schedule
I might be able to travel more easily
I could spend more time with family and friends at home
What worries you about managing dialysis at home? (Select all that apply)
Not enough space
Having enough help
Feeling comfortable or getting enough training
Being scared to do it alone
Fixing problems with the equipment
Feeling lonely
Costs or money
I don’t have any worries
Did you know that dialysis can be done at home?
Yes
No
Have you discussed home dialysis as an option with your loved one’s doctor or healthcare team?
Yes
No
What worries you about managing dialysis at home? (Select all that apply)
I’m not sure I’ll know enough to help.
It might take up too much of my time.
I’m nervous about emergencies and who to call.
Helping with treatment feels like a lot of work.
I’m worried my loved one could get sick or hurt.
It could cost too much money.
I might not have enough support from others.
I’m worried it could affect how my family gets along.
I don’t have any worries
Let's find out if home dialysis could be a good choice for you by looking at some questions about your lifestyle
Yes
No
I value flexibility and control in my daily schedule.
Being able to work is important to me
I have a reliable support person who could assist me at home.
I feel that I can handle medical treatment in my home.
Being able to travel is important to me.
I am willing to spend time learning how to do dialysis at home.
Yes Count
Let's find out if home dialysis could be a good choice for you by looking at some questions about your lifestyle
Yes
No
Do you or your loved one value flexibility and control over daily schedules?
Is it important for your loved one to continue working?
Do you or your loved one have reliable support to assist with home dialysis?
Are you comfortable managing medical treatments in a home setting?
Is traveling important to you or your loved one?
Are you willing to invest time in learning how to manage home dialysis?
Care Partner Yes Count
How would you describe your race or ethnicity?
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White or Caucasian
Middle Eastern or North African
I prefer not to answer.
How would you describe your loved one's race or ethnicity?
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White or Caucasian
Middle Eastern or North African
I prefer not to answer.
How would you describe your gender?
Female
Male
Nonbinary
I prefer not to answer
How would you describe your loved one's gender?
Female
Male
Nonbinary
I prefer not to answer
What is your age?
35 or younger
36 – 50
51 – 64
65 or older
What is your loved one's age?
35 or younger
36 – 50
51 – 64
65 or older
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