The Nephron! Highlights Ready to quite smoking? We can help! Page 2. Upcoming Kidney Foundation Events! Page 3. Caregiver Support Group Page 4

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1 Spring 2014 The Nephron! Filtering Information to our Renal Patients Highlights Ready to quite smoking? We can help! Page 2 Upcoming Kidney Foundation Events! Page 3 Caregiver Support Group Page 4 Recipe of the day! Page 5 How do You Pass the Time on Dialysis? Page 6 Take Charge Page 8 If you have ideas or suggestions for what you would like to see in this newsletter OR If you would like to receive this newsletter by please contact Connie Spears at x35170 or cspears@stjoes.ca

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3 Page 3 Spring 2014 Upcoming Kidney Foundation Events! Hamilton Kidney Golf Tournament Saturday July 5 th at King s Forest Golf Club Contact Craig Kerr at hamiltonkidney@gmail.com or for details and to register. Caledonia Kidney Walk Sunday September 7 th Caledonia Fairgrounds, Caledonia Hamilton Kidney Walk Sunday September 28th Mountain Drive Park, Hamilton For Kidney Walk information Contact Jennifer Fraser at jfraser@kidney.on.ca or to register or for information The Kidney Foundation is looking for both participants and volunteers for these events. So if you can help out by volunteering some time contact Jennifer at the number or as listed. Impressions Dinner honouring Dr. David Ludwin Thursday November 27th Liuna Station, Hamilton For Impressions information Contact Jennifer Fraser at jfraser@kidney.on.ca or for sponsorships/ tickets or for information

4 Page 4 The Nephron! This public presentation is part of an on-going series of free 2-hour informational support meetings hosted by the Hamilton Chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada. Registration is not required. hamiltonchapter@endpkd.ca Toll free: On-site parking (payment required) and street parking (free) is available. In this life we cannot always do great things. But we can do small things with great love. Mother Teresa

5 Page 5 Tuna Farfalle 2 cups dry farfalle pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup artichoke hearts (packed in water), drained and diced* 2 cans (170g each) tuna (packed in water, unsalted), drained 1 cup arugula 1/2 cup parsley, washed and chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated *artichoke is a high potassium vegetable and should be enjoyed in moderation Preparation 1. In a large pot, bring water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic with chili flakes and black pepper (2 mins). Be careful not to burn the garlic. 3. Add artichokes, tuna, arugula, parsley and lemon juice to skillet and cook until arugula wilts. 4. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss it. 5. Sprinkle the past with parmesan chees and serve. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes 4 servings This recipe from

6 Page 6 Passing the Time ~ how do you pass the time on dialysis? Kidney disease is never a fun time. One of the greatest challenges for people who are on hemodialysis, is how to spend our time while hooked up to a machine for hours. If a person has a fistula, there is less chance for movement because keeping the arm still is important. Patients want to keep the needles in the fistula in place, working well. If a person has a CVC (a central line), it s a bit easier because patients can use hands to do more things. I have a central line, so I pass the time knitting or crocheting while I watch movies and TV on my Ipad. I m only on for 2 hours at a time every day, but I have to keep still for 2 hours at a time. I interviewed some patients at the Stoney Creek site recently asking them the question, How do you pass the time while you are on dialysis? The following is a sample of the responses. Jeannot: I have a tablet and watch movies or listen to music. I have 200 albums to choose from. Richard: I go on my laptop (a notebook) and like to go on Facebook. Radmila: I watch TV and sleep. Jim: I read on a Kobo. Right now, I m reading James Lee Burke s newest book, Light of the World. I also listen to classical music. Don: I pass the time reading. Currently, I m reading Night of the Jaguar by Michael Gruber. Usually, I buy books second hand. Arlene: I watch TV. My favorite program is Criminal Minds. I get two hours of that and then watch the Food Network usually, Chef Michael Smith. Larry: I bring a laptop on which my son downloads movies. My son also visits. Three of my family members have been on dialysis so they know what it s like to spend hours on a dialysis machine. Angie: I use the internet on my phone. I also like Facebook, play games and find recipes.

7 Page 7 Spring 2014 Passing the Time.. continued Sharon: I watch TV. I like my soaps and the Food Network. I also sleep and exercise with a bike as part of an exercise study done at the hospital. Mark: Usually I talk to other patients, socialize with the nurses, watch TV and depending on how I feel, sleep. I used to have a visitor who played cribbage with me. Pierre: I watch TV and nap. I watch Rachel Ray, Let s Make a Deal and The Price is Right, then I m the heck out of here! Michelle: I play games on my phone, watch TV and read. I also socialize with other patients. I like to bug the nurses as well. You re like a family here. Anonymous: I watch TV. Pam: I use a laptop or use my cell phone. My husband visits and I also socialize with other patients to help them pass the time, too. Any other suggestions? Please let us know if you have any great ideas. Contributed by Becky If you would like to write an article for this newsletter please contact Connie Spears

8 Take Charge! Page 8 Many people suffer with ongoing health conditions that can affect so many areas of their life. We offer two workshops geared to help people live life to the fullest with their ongoing health conditions. Both of these workshops are free and run for 6 weeks. You may bring a family member or caregiver with you. One or both of these workshops may be right for you. Contact Us We serve the area of Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Brant, Norfolk and Burlington Ontario, Canada. For information about the Take Charge! program please call or ext or TakeCharge@hhsc.ca Smile..