Enjoy a better life with kidney disease in no-cost virtual workshop series

submitted by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

If you are living with chronic kidney disease or you care for someone with kidney disease, consider taking an upcoming Kidney Personal Action Toward Health (KPATH) workshop presented by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM). Offered at no cost to participants, the eight-week online workshop features a facilitator working with a small group to explore skills and tools to help people with kidney disease and their loved ones improve the quality of their lives. Sessions include controlling symptoms, decreasing stress, advocating for yourself, communicating with health providers, and more. The PATH workshops are open to all residents in Michigan. Participate from home — no transportation needed! Access either of the following PATH workshops with a computer, tablet or smartphone:

Kidney PATH
Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Information Session – Monday, June 21, 2021, 10:00 a.m.
Classes start on Monday, June 28, but new participants can join through Monday, July 12.
Eight sessions total: June 28; July 12 to 26 (no session on July 5); August 2 to 23

Kidney PATH
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Information Session – Thursday, June 24, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Classes start on Thursday, July 1, but new participants can join through Thursday, July 8.
Eight sessions total: July 1 to 29; August 2 to 19

To register for either workshop, email pathprograms@nkfm.org or call 734-482-1455. If you do not use electronic devices, self-directed learning is available. We mail you no-cost toolkit provide live phone support with a small group. For more information, call 734-482-1455.

To find additional PATH programs, visit nkfm.org/PATH or mihealthyprograms.org.T

This interactive workshop is just one of many distance-learning options on disease prevention, disease management and physical activity for all ages now provided by the NKFM. For more information, visit nkfm.org/distancelearning or call 800-482-1455.

The mission of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is to prevent kidney disease and improve the quality of life for those living with it. With more than a million people in Michigan affected by kidney disease, the NKFM works to provide life-changing programs and services across the state. For the past 13 years, Charity Navigator — the nation’s leading nonprofit evaluator — has recognized the NKFM with its highest rating of 4 stars for success in sound fiscal management.

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by Sara Swanson

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