Spring is Coming - Are you Ready to Get Outside
There are a number of things you can do to get outside more this spring. Here are a few options.
Travel - Road Trip, Cruise or RV
Patients receiving renal therapy need not be confined to their homes, but can enjoy the pleasures of travel while still receiving treatment.
Check if your dialysis clinic offers a Patient Travel Service to helps patients find a dialysis facility at your requested travel destination.
Top 10 as listed by Fresenius:
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Las Vegas, Nev.
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Baton Rouge, La.
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Orlando, Fla.
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Dallas, Texas
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Sevierville, Tenn. (Smoky Mountains and Dollywood destination)
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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Atlantic City, N.J.
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Bullhead City, Ariz. (popular snowbird spot and casino area on the Colorado River)
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Cape May, N.J.
If you do not do home dialysis therapy, MAKE SURE you CHECK with your DIALYSIS CLINIC for locations on your travel so that you can CONTINUE to receive your THERAPY as scheduled.
Cruising and RV'ing are also 2 great options for travel vacations on dialysis. Cruise ships have allocated spaces for receiving your dialysis therapy. If you are RV'ing, you can take your supplies with you or arrange to get your scheduled therapy at nearby dialysis clinics. THIS WOULD NEED TO BE PLANNED IN ADVANCE OF YOUR TRIP.
Find Joy and Gratitude in Being Present Among Nature
Whether being productive by working in a garden or mowing the lawn, raking leaves or sweeping the yard, it calms the brain. It is equally effective when simply sitting outside people watching, reading, enjoying the sunrise or sunset, or simply being. Naps work too.
As you have the opportunity, go for a walk. Whether it’s walking in a park, walking along the ocean, walking downtown or simply walking around in your yard or parking lot. The effect of walking outside is very energizing, relaxing and therapeutic all at the same time.