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Alert! Revolutionary Recommendations Optimize Transplant Opportunities According to Mayo Clinic, physicians should refer kidney patients for transplant when their GFR reaches 25 to ensure they are evaluated and listed in a timely fashion. The goal is to get patients evaluated before their condition worsens, and ultimately avoid complications from dialysis that could effect transplant eligibility. Late Referrals: 1.?Force transplant eligible patients on dialysis which can negatively impact in the patient’s health and quality of life. 2.?Sabotage transplant eligibility by triggering disqualifying co-morbidities. 3.?Rob patients from vital education that would otherwise prepare them for timely listings. 4.?Extend “evaluation timelines” and disrupt the likelihood of evaluating underlying medical conditions. 5.?Lead to unrealistic timelines for finding suitable living kidney donors. There are several resources available to help patients attract living kidney donors, with the “Donor Seeker,” being the only app to inspire this process.? The “Donor Seeker” is a free download from Android and Apple app stores. #PreemptiveTransplant #PreemptiveKidneyTransplant #TransplantBeforeDialysis #avoiddialysis #livingkidneydonor #patientengagement (Excerpts taken from: https://lnkd.in/gSkY3rmv). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBCF__zW

We are pleased to announce the release of our new children’s book on living kidney donation, under the title of “Sydney's Kidney Adventure: Her Big Wish for Mom Comes True.” It's an uplifting tale of a child's endearing "treasure hunt" for a living kidney donor to end her mother's wait for a transplant—?that will touch the hearts of kids and adults alike. Watch our 1-minute cinematic book trailer here: https://lnkd.in/g7NeqHkM This captivating children's book is not just a story, it's a life lesson in the incredible power of family love and human kindness. The book has also been described as a "A children's book that naturally inspires adult readers to explore living donation for themselves or someone in need." This book offers parents a way to ease into conversations about a loved one’s need for a?kidney?transplant and their search for a living kidney donor.?It was also written to motivate waitlisted kidney patients (and their family and friends) to talk-up their loved one’s need for a living kidney donor. If?we?inspired?you?to?grab?a?copy,?we'd love for you to?share?your?thoughts?with?us?(or?in?an?Amazon?Review). Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hKwgrJ9

Attracting living kidney donors is no easy task to say the least, but the Donor Seeker's newest (free) mobile app sure makes it a lot easier. Check it out! The Donor Seeker? now has a fresh new look and feel. It's our newest release, available on Apple and Android devices. Patients can watch all for video lessons (in English or Spanish) in less than 15-minutes! The program is also online for those who prefer to visit the website (links below). Help your waitlisted patients Ignite their Donor-Magnet? Superpowers with these powerful video lessons, supportive resource links and helpful handouts. In no time at all, they'll be talking-up their hope for finding a living kidney donor with more confidence and ease. Here's a "NO EXCUSES" way for your patients to share their story, and naturally recruit friends, family—and even strangers who can help them expand their search—and consider donation while doing so. IPhone/Apple Devices: FREE App Store Download: https://lnkd.in/gTki29gt Android Devices: FREE Google Play Store Download: https://lnkd.in/gBBuGDMp Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gPGu9tgA Watch the cinematic movie trailer for this app: https://lnkd.in/gAeppRJv #kidneydisease #livingkidneydonor #findkidneydonors #kidneytransplant #inspiration #patientadvocacy #selfhelp

Book update! “In Pursuit of A Better Life: The Ultimate Guide to Finding Kidney Donors” has been updated and released today on Amazon! If you’re hoping to find a living kidney donor, this book can help! Inside this book, you'll find a treasure trove of communication and outreach strategies to help you attract interested living kidney donors—without having to ask anyone to "give up a kidney!" For more than a decade, Simon has been helping kidney patients (just like you). In this book you’ll discover powerful strategies and tips on how to: ·????????Share your story with more confidence & ease ·????????Inspire others on social media to post your story ·????????Create curiosity and interest in living kidney donation ·????????Find engaging email letters and social media posts ·????????Enlist a team of advocates to expand your search This book isn’t just about exercising your option to find a kidney donor; It’s about saving and improving your life! #kidneydisease #livingkidneydonors #selfhelp #kidneytransplants