ESRD in the elderly: scope of the problem -- Choice of Dialysis in the elderly: Impact of specific education -- Hemodynamic considerations during Hemodialysis in the Elderly -- The pros and cons of home versus in-center HD in the elderly -- HD access in the elderly: planning to execution -- PD in the elderly (home/assisted/in nursing home) -- Managing Blood pressure in the elderly: what is different?- A sensible approach to address dialysis adequacy in the elderly -- Anemia management in the elderly dialysis patient: is it different?- Mineral bone Disease in the elderly dialysis patient:management pearls -- Altered pharmacology and pill burden in the elderly: a balancing act.-�Dialyzing the elderly patient with CHF: what is important to know?-�Dialyzing the elderly patient with Acute kidney Injury -- Dialysis versus conservative care in the elderly: making a choice -- Unplanned start of HD and transition to community: avoiding pitfalls -- Shared decision making: Role of the nephrologist in Palliative Care.

This practical handbook offers quick and sound advice on the many issues faced when dialyzing the older patient. It is authored by well-known international experts who have covered the full range of end stage renal disorders including treatment options, patient management and maximization of quality of life. Accessible and easy-to-read, Dialysis in Older Adults serves as the go-to reference for clinicians and members of their team as they treat this challenging patient population.