Social Security

Many people with CKD/ESRD may find that after trying to continue to work or after weighing the issues of their own situation, that employment is no longer an option. There may need to be physical and emotional adjustments to that decision. Sometimes there is a role reversal in the family regarding who is the primary worker outside of the home and who is the primary worker inside of the home. This also may involve some adjustments on the part of both spouses or partners and communication will be key. Private counseling or assistance from a dialysis social worker may be helpful too. The article on role reversal, written years ago by a patient who provided tips to make it work, is still timely today. You can read it at  http://www.therenalnetwork.org/Resources/resources/RO14_1.pdf

The Social Security Office aids people who are disabled and meet certain guidelines. Go to https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityssi/ for more information.