Resources
Access to a variety of kidney health and wellbeing resources empowers individuals to lead balanced and fulfilling lives.
Resources
We recognize there are many excellent resources available to support your overall health and wellbeing. Below we have provided links to some additional wellness content and information from key kidney stakeholder agencies, including our very own Kidney Foundation of Canada.
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What is Kidney Disease - Kidney Foundation
Risk Factors - Kidney Foundation
Detection and Warning Signs - Kidney Foundation
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Newly Diagnosed - Kidney Foundation
Dial 811 to find health information and services - Health Link
A Guide to Managing Your Kidney Health - Victoria BC Kidney Care Clinic
Living Well with CKD - BC Renal
Living with Reduced Kidney Function– Kidney Foundation’s Patient Manual
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Dial 811 to speak with a qualified exercise professional - Health Link
Canadian 24-hour Movement Guides – Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
Cycling on Dialysis – SOS Medical Foundation
Physical Well-Being – My Kidneys My Health
Resistance Exercises - Diabetes Canada
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CKD Food and Diet – My Kidneys My Health
Dial 811 to speak with a registered dietitian - Health Link
Eating Out on a Renal Diet - Kidney Community Kitchen
Grocery Shopping for your Kidney Diet – BC Renal
Healthy Eating Guidelines for People with Early Chronic Kidney Disease – Heath Link BC, Ministry of Health (available in English, Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese)
Kidney Community Kitchen – Information and Tools to Help You Manage Your Renal Diet – Kidney Foundation
Kidney Diet (Basic Information plus Shopping List) - BC Renal
Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium - Health Link BC
Plant-Based Foods - Health Link BC
Understanding Sodium - Health Link BC
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Anxiety – BC Renal
Bounce Back – Canadian Mental Health Association
CKD and Mental Health Webinar(previously recorded) – Kidney Foundation
Chronic Disease Self Management Program – University of Victoria
Deep Breathing Exercises – BC Renal
Elan Wellness – Meg Gorosh, Founder
Finding Humour in Difficult Topics Webinar(previously recorded) – Kidney Foundation
Francine Gosselin Coaching – Wellness Coaching
Managing Fatigue with Kidney Disease Webinar(previously recorded) – Kidney Foundation
Managing Stress – BC Renal
Mental Health Resources – BC Renal
Mental Health and Wellness in First Nations and Inuit Communities
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT LINE | 310-6789 (no area code needed)
Mental Well-being – My Kidneys My Health
Progressive Muscle Relaxation – BC Renal
Self-Management– BC Renal
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Kidney Foundation Peer Support – Kidney Foundation
Request Peer (Support) Mentoring– Kidney Foundation
Kidney Friends Circle Facebook Page – Hosted by Kidney Families
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Living Well with Kidney Disease 2021 Virtual Forum (previously recorded)
Living Well with Kidney Disease 2022 Virtual Forum (previously recorded)
Living Well with Kidney Disease 2023 Virtual Forum (previously recorded)
Kidney Plugged-In – An educational news show about everything kidney
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Chronic Disease Self Management Program – University of Victoria
Dial 811 24/7 for Health Advice - Health Link
Ministry of Health - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Wellness (fnha.ca) – First Nations Health Authority