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Transplant Caregiver Education class
I am my wife’s caregiver as we await a liver transplant. I understand there is a Caregiver Education class to attend via Zoom. Can someone...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Feb 6 2:20pm
Need transplant, don't have a caregiver: How to find a caregiver?
I have been on the kidney transplant list for 2 years. My wife was going to be my primary caregiver after surgery and my mom...
Support Group: Caregivers
Last active: Aug 2, 2025
How to find a caregiver for kidney transplant?
I am now in stage 4 kidney disease and I will be meeting with the transplant center in a few months. I do not have...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Nov 15, 2025
Transplant Caregiver Advice: Got Tips to Share?
In October 2016, my now-husband had a kidney transplant. In fact, we met at a kidney disease support group! We were barely starting a relationship,...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Apr 4, 2024
What to watch for as a caregiver after liver transplant?
Hi, My wife (42 years) has been went through liver transplant about a month back in Mayo Phoenix. I am little nervous but curious to...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Aug 12, 2024
What was your caregiver situation while getting a transplant?
I've been thinking about this for a few days -- someone, it might have been @hello1234 ? - mentioned being widowed. I am widowed too....
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Jan 12, 2023
Caregiver Resources: Mayo Clinic & NBC pair-up
NBC collaborated with Mayo Clinic to publish 5 articles to help caregivers nationwide. Mayo Clinic Connect was featured in article number 4. See all the...
Support Group: Caregivers
Last active: Nov 22, 2021
How much caregiver support is needed after a kidney transplant?
How much support is needed after a kidney transplant? What do the support folks do? Is any 24x7 support needed?
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Sep 11, 2025
Caregiver needed stem cell transplant while at Mayo in Rochester
How does one find a qualified caregiver? I possibly need one for stemcell transplant 24/7 for 6 weeks in Rochester.
Last active: Sep 5, 2023
Caregiver to cousin testing for liver transplant: Can I get support?
I will be a caregiver to a family member who will begin testing for liver transplant candidacy. The journey begins next week. We live in...
Support Group: Caregivers
Last active: May 15, 2022
Visitors policy for transplant caregivers at Mayo Clinic
Can anyone that has had a recent transplant please tell Me what visitor policy is right now? Can a caregiver be with the patient pre...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Jun 7, 2021
Questions about Rules for Transplant Caregivers while at Mayo Clinic
My brother needs a transplant and his wife will donate her kidney. They will therefore both need caregivers . My sister and I would like...
Support Group: Caregivers
Last active: Feb 23, 2022
Liver transplants: Caregivers?
How did you or will you manage this? I have a team, primary and secondary live out of state, but I have three young adult...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Jun 17, 2025
Oily Skin after transplant: Any suggestions on products that help?
I'm a caregiver for a DLT. Since transplant he has very oily skin. Any suggestions on products that help?
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Apr 23, 2024
Has anyone noticed personality changes in kidney transplant patients?
After 30 years of marriage my now ex husband completely changed after 10.5 years of dialysis which I was he’s caregiver, he also developed drop...
Support Group: Caregivers
Last active: Feb 11 9:07pm
Post Transplant In-home care
I’m looking for options in the event my caregiver is unable to help me right away after a kidney transplant. Such as a Medicare approved...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Dec 2, 2018
What to expect going into a transplant consult?
Hello,My father is starting the process of being placed on the transplant list. I am one of his caregivers and will be going to a...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Jan 17, 2024
Do Not Resuscitate Orders, ID Bracelets & Experiences
Do you have a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate Order) with your primary care physician? Do you wear a medical ID bracelets/necklace with DNR instructions? What...
Support Group: Aging Well
Last active: Apr 23, 2025
Friend was recently removed from the liver transplant recipients list
My friend’s medical team has decided to remove her from the liver transplant recipients list. I am not her caregiver but a friend. I am...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Feb 15, 2025
Elevated GGT and Alk Phos 15 weeks post deceased donor transplant
As a caregiver of a transplant patient, we are often overlooked while being overwhelmed. My daughter had a liver transplant 16 weeks ago. Had a...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: May 17, 2024