The kidneys are essential for helping the body to operate properly. Kidneys help to rid the body of waste. They also help regulate a person’s blood pressure. If someone has chronic kidney disease, it is important for them to manage their condition properly. If they don’t, further damage can be done to their kidneys. That can lead to failure of the kidneys which could be fatal without a transplant. If your elderly loved one has chronic kidney disease, there are things that you, other family caregivers and elder care providers can do for them.

Going to Every Check-Up

If your elderly loved one has chronic kidney disease, it is important that they attend every check-up with their doctor. Your elderly loved one’s doctor will assess the severity of their disease regularly. They will track changes to the functioning of your elderly loved one’s kidneys. Your elderly loved one’s doctor will want them to get tests regularly. They will want your loved one to have their blood pressure checked regularly, as well. If you can’t get your elderly loved one to these check-ups, you can hire elder care providers to take them.

Managing Blood Pressure

The average blood pressure for someone who is healthy is less than 140/99. The recommended blood pressure is around 120/80. With this being said, your elderly loved one’s doctor will set up a plan for how to keep their blood pressure in a healthy range. This could include a range of changes that your elderly loved one needs to make. These changes might include eating healthier, eating less sodium, quit smoking, and exercising more. Your elderly loved one’s doctor might recommend they get a certain amount of sleep every night, too. If you and elder care providers can help your loved one with these things, it could help to keep their blood pressure under control.

Properly Managing Medications

If your elderly loved one has chronic kidney disease, they are going to have prescription medications to take. Your elderly loved one’s doctor will tell them how many times a day they need to take these medications and at which dosage. They might also tell them whether to take these medications with food or without food. With each check-up, the doctor will assess how medications are working for your loved one and adjust them as needed. Many people who have chronic kidney disease need reminders to take their medications as they are prescribed. You and elder care providers can give these reminders, so your elderly loved one can properly manage their medications.

Chronic kidney disease is dangerous. However, with these tips and with help from you and elder care providers, your elderly loved one can properly manage their condition.

Sources:  https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/basics.html
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd

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