Educational Events: Take Charge
take charge of your kidney health
connecting you to resources and education
Take Charge: Chronic Disease Self Management Program is a eight-week, 2 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:
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You have kidney disease, kidney failure, or a kidney transplant
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You are a caregiver
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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:
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Manage everyday activities
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Control symptoms and decrease stress
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Improve communication skills
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Avoid complications
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Improve your overall health and increase your energy
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Become an advocate for yourself
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Understand fluid restrictions and dialysis
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Ask a panel of experts more about kidney disease
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registration
Ready to take control of your health?
Reserve your spot now, and take action! Only 15 spots are available. Return the completed form to Rachel DePauw at rdepauw@nkfi.org.
registration information
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Registration is free: as are all program materials.
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Pre-registration online: is required for all attendees. There are only 15 open spots per session.
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Donations: to the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois are welcome and will help cover additional program expenses.
location & details
WEEKLY AGENDA
Orientation Week 0 (10/16)
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Get familiar with the platform
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Session Week 1 (10/23)
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Fatigue and getting a good night's sleep
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The mind-body connection/distraction
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Introduction to Action Plans
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Session Week 2 (10/30)
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Introduction to problem-solving
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Dealing with difficult emotions
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Introduction to physical activity and exercise
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Preventing falls and improving balance
Session Week 3 (11/6)
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Making decisions
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Pain management
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Endurance exercise
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Healthy eating
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Session Week 4 (11/13)
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Better breathing
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Reading food labels - Part 1
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Problem solving
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Communication skills
WEEKLY AGENDA
Session Week 5 (11/20)
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Reading food labels - Part 2
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Medication usage
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Relaxation body scan
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Dealing with depression
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Communicating with ourselves
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Session Week 6 (12/4)
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Making informed treatment decisions
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Working with your health care team
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Guided imagery relaxation
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Looking back and planning for the future
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Session Week 7 (12/11)
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What is chronic kidney disease
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Connection between kidney disease and other chronic conditions
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Tools to manage kidney disease
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Navigating the health care system
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Patient reference and important medical tests
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Session Week 8 (12/18)
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Menu planning for stage 3-4 kidney disease
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Panel discussion
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Motivation for a healthy future
DATES
October 16, 2020, 2:00-4:00 PM (optional)
October 23, 2020, 2:00-4:00 PM
October 30, 2020, 2:00-4:00 PM
November 6, 2020, 2:00-4:00 PM
November 13, 2020, 2:00-4:00 PM
November 20, 2020, 2:00-4:00 PM
December 4, 2020, 2:00-4:00 PM
December 11, 2020, 2:00-4:00 PM
December 18, 2020, 2:00-4:00 PM
LOCATION
Zoom
Access the courses from the comfort of your home
PRESENTATION MATERIALS
Presentation materials will be available to attendees at the event and post-event via email.
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The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to support patients and families, conduct free educational seminars, and offer community screening days through the generosity of our passionate supporters, and a remarkable team of dedicated sponsors. For more information on sponsoring this program, review the 2020 Sponsorship Packet or contact Heidi Merritt at hmerritt@nfki.org.
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