Websites:

The Kidney Foundation of Canada
www.kidney.ca
A national, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of people living with kidney disease. Information on services, patient advocacy, research, organ donation & kidney transplantation are provided. A wide range of educational materials are available in English and French, and some are available in other languages. Various support programs, including a peer support program, are also available.

Association Générale des Insuffisants Rénaux (A.G.I.R.)
www.agir.qc.ca
A comprehensive french-language nephrology information resource for both patients and healthcare professionals. The site answers questions about renal disease, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and transplantation, and provides support for individuals and families affected by renal disease.

National Kidney Foundation
www.kidney.org
The NKF supports the prevention of kidney disease, the health and well being of affected individuals and their families, and increases the availability of organs for transplantation in the US.

Health Talk Interactive
www.healthtalk.com
Connects patients with people who can answer questions via interactive web broadcasts - webcasts - that are designed to offer more than just clinical information.

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
www.niddk.nih.gov
Compiled by the National Institute of Health (US). Features easy-to-read research findings and information on virtually every type of kidney problem.

Culinary Kidney Cooks
www.culinarykidneycooks.com
Created by a registered dietitian and a registered nurse with extensive renal-care experience, this site is devoted to sharing food facts, recipes and dialysis-related nutrition information for people living with kidney failure.

Canada's Association for the Fifty-Plus
www.50plus.com
Designed especially for those 50 years of age and older, this site offers a wide range of valuable information. Diverse topics including health, finance, leisure, travel, home, and education are discussed in an entertaining format.

Caregiver Network
www.caregiver.on.ca
A helpful resource that provides personal assistance and support to people who find themselves caring for the elderly or people with chronic illness. Practical information and emotional support are provided via the internet and through a newsletter.

Renal Net
www.renalnet.org/
A comprehensive nephrology resource containing information for both patients and healthcare professionals, including real-time conferences and dialysis unit search.

American Association of Kidney Patients
www.aakp.org/
Information about dialysis, transplantation and end-stage renal disease from the patient's perspective.

The Nephron Information Center
www.nephron.com/
This comprehensive site answers many frequently asked questions about renal disease, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, dietary issues, and traveling with dialysis.

Nephrology Analytical Services
www.nephrology.org/
Information for the dialysis treatment community, including physicians, researchers, clinicians, and patients.

The Renal Family Cookbook
www.multi-med.com/renal/
Foods and recipes for kidney patients and others on sodium-restricted diets. Site features a sample recipe and on-line cookbook order form.