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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Centers => Topic started by: dialysis-is-not-for-me on July 28, 2011, 06:44:05 AM

Title: Fun events/perks at your dialysis center
Post by: dialysis-is-not-for-me on July 28, 2011, 06:44:05 AM

Hey guys...I'm a peritoneal dialysis patient and am trying to get some ideas on how I can help my social worker make the hemo clinic a little less "depressing" and a little more "fun." I've already started by bringing in some books and crossword puzzles and word finds into the clinic's waiting room so people can borrow them if they wanted to... Now, I know everyone HATES dialysis but anything you all can add that I might be able to take to my own dialysis clinic would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks :)

Title: Re: Fun events/perks at your dialysis center
Post by: Rerun on July 28, 2011, 07:45:38 AM

I would really love it if someone came around and did manicures and pedicures.  Just a thought.

     :waving;

Title: Re: Fun events/perks at your dialysis center
Post by: dialysis-is-not-for-me on July 28, 2011, 08:40:37 AM

I read online somewhere that someone had scheduled a pedicure while on the machine...Something to keep in mind thanks :)

Title: Re: Fun events/perks at your dialysis center
Post by: jbeany on July 28, 2011, 02:39:46 PM

My clinic had an ongoing arrangement with the local humane society - any puppies or kittens in need of socialization were brought in to visit.

Title: Re: Fun events/perks at your dialysis center
Post by: dialysis-is-not-for-me on July 28, 2011, 03:26:01 PM

Great idea, thanks :)