The Story Comes First. The Word “Caregiver” Often Comes Later.

The Story Comes First. The Word “Caregiver” Often Comes Later.

By Lauren Tokarewich  My true love has always been stories. More specifically, it’s in the preservation of stories; documenting experiences so they can help us understand where we’ve been and shape where we go next. I’ve always believed history is one of the most...
The Story Comes First. The Word “Caregiver” Often Comes Later.

Recognizing Caregivers as Essential Partners in Kidney Care

Last month, at the National Kidney Foundation Patient (NKFP) Summit, caregiving took center stage as a critical yet often underrecognized part of kidney disease and transplant care.  Melina Piñeyro, Senior Manager of Health Programs at the National Alliance for...