Kidney Land Map
STOP 1
Charlie’s House
General Kidney Function
STOP 2A
Popup Kidney Health Clinic
Risk Factors
STOP 2B
Fitness Park
Stay Active to keep your kidneys healthy
STOP 2C
Water Station
Hydration to help your kidneys function
STOP 2D
Better Bites Cafe
Preventive Nutrition
STOP 2E
Grocery Store
Dietary Guidelines for Those on Dialysis
STOP 3
Antique Store
Family History & Prevention
STOP 4
Kidney Care Center
Resources for kidney failure
STOP 4A
Hope & Renewal Pavilion
Kidney Transplant
STOP 4B
Riverside Renal Pavilion
HemoDialysis
STOP 4C
The Balance Pavilion
Palliative Care
STOP 5
Look Out View
How to become an organ donor
STOP 6
Tennessee Kidney Foundation
TKF Resources
STOP 7
Neighbor House
Resources for Caregiver/family member

The Balance Pavilion

Palliative Care

Kidney Land Map
STOP 4C

The Balance Pavilion

Stop Directory

The Balance Pavilion

Palliative Care

What is Palliative Care?

Palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life. Its main goal is to improve life for both patients and families.

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When treatment goals shift, palliative care can help.

Palliative care may be chosen:

  • When dialysis is no longer effective or doesn’t match the patient’s goals.
  • When the focus moves from cure or extending life to comfort, dignity, and quality of living.
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Palliative care isn’t only for the final stage.

It can be part of care early on — alongside treatments — to support physical comfort, emotional well-being, and spiritual needs.

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Want to Learn More About Palliative Care?

Palliative care is about comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and families. We can send you helpful guides and resources straight to your inbox.

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