December 2024 Patient Education Kit: "What to Bring To A Holiday Party"
Kidney-Friendly Holiday Party Strategies
We all know how tricky holiday seasons can be for our kidney patients. They want to fully participate in festivities but often feel anxious when attending gatherings where they're unsure about the menu.
Plus, we can only imagine the stress of having to explain their dietary needs to well-meaning family and friends who insist “just try one bite.”
Let's be honest - no one should have to choose between joining the celebration and taking care of their health. That's why we've put together something special that we think you'll love sharing with your patients!
To help kidney patients navigate holiday party season with confidence, we're excited to introduce our "What to Bring To A Holiday Party" Patient Education Kit!
What's Included in the "What to Bring To A Holiday Party" Patient Education Kit:
Our "What to Bring To A Holiday Party" kit helps to provide clarity and guidance on kidney-friendly party options including:
- Homemade favorites (like deviled eggs and homemade dinner rolls)
- Smart store-bought choices (like veggie trays and salad kits)
- Creative non-food party activities
- PLUS practical tips for handling holiday social situations
Help your patients make informed choices while still enjoying holiday celebrations!
1. Bulletin Board - so quick and easy to assemble!
2. Handout - easy-to-understand handout with practical tips and kidney-safe holiday strategies, available in English & Spanish!
3. Wordsearch Game - fun and interactive activity to turn holiday nutrition education into an enjoyable activity
4. New Meal Plan: Our patients LOVE meal plans! For December, we’re featuring the "Emergency Meal Plan for Dialysis," with exciting recipes with shelf-stable ingredients like Toast with Almond Butter & Canned Peaches as well as Smashed Chickpea Salad Wrap.
To get this "What to Bring To A Holiday Party" Patient Education Kit, and all of the other amazing resources we have created for nephrology professionals, join the Renal Education Library TODAY!
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