Take Charge: Chronic Disease Self Management Program is an eight-week, 2.5 hour-long workshop for participants who are in various stages of Chronic Kidney Disease.  The first six weeks focus on overall healthy living, with two additional sessions that cover kidney specific content. There will be an additional, optional pre-session the week before we start that’s an orientation to the online platform. This event is offered free of charge to participants. Participants should plan to attend all eight sessions. 

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You should attend this workshop if:

• You have kidney disease, kidney failure, or a kidney transplant  

• You are a caregiver

• You have any risk factors for chronic kidney disease, including diabetes or hypertension

At the end of the 8 weeks, you will learn how to:

• Manage everyday activities

• Control symptoms and decrease stress

• Improve communication skills

• Avoid complications

• Improve your overall health and increase your energy

• Become an advocate for yourself

• Understand fluid restrictions and dialysis

• Ask a panel of experts more about kidney disease