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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: GrammasGirl on July 07, 2010, 12:44:58 PM

Title: Anyone 70+ that might "talk" with my Gramma about dialysis?
Post by: GrammasGirl on July 07, 2010, 12:44:58 PM

I introduced myself and Gramma's situation on Introduction's a few days ago. Have since recieved some really great suggestions and appreciate the support offered here. You all are GREAT!
 
I am wondering if there are any folks here over 70 that my Gramma might identify with and either communicate through me via posts here, or if I can get her to email with you or even call and talk to her....(Gramma is 80)
 
I would appreciate any help available to her, thank you!
 
Also- her dialysis center is telling me about a video they will soon be showing folks on dialysis about a triathlete guy that has taken dialysis since he was a boy and still does...something postive and upbeat....the nurse couldn't remember the guys name...I was wondeirng if any of you know of it/him and where I might find the video or something to show her sooner. The center said it might be a month or more before they start the video there.  ???
 
Thanks so much for your help!

Title: Re: Anyone 70+ that might "talk" with my Gramma about dialysis?
Post by: Darthvadar on July 07, 2010, 01:23:28 PM

Hi....

Don't know if it helps, but I'm carer to my mum, Elsie, who's 73, and in kidney failure... Feel free to get in touch... I don't bite.... Well, not hard anyway!....

Love to your gran....

Darth...

Title: Re: Anyone 70+ that might "talk" with my Gramma about dialysis?
Post by: natnnnat on July 07, 2010, 07:33:56 PM

Shad Ireland?  Might be the name of the triathlete..