Device for a patient training for PD who has depth perception problems

Ask Our Experts Dr. Shree Mulay and Josh Dipzinski, PD Experts
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Hello,
We have a PD patient who is in training and has depth perception issues and can’t make his connections safely. Is there a device out there that can help with this.

Thankyou
Theresa Niemenski RN

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My daughter has the same issue. I have been doing her connections but she would love to do it on her own. I hope you find a device that will help.

Thanks
Marcia H

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Would you find that a one handed device…a device that would hold either the transfer set or the connection line tightly and securely would help? Or what area would you find most helpful with a device? ( I am currently trying to develop something for everyone! At the end of the day PD can be and should be a caretaker free experience. That feeling of empowerment and self care is what type of device we are looking to create! Please post ideas as we work on it

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This article on the main Home Dialysis Central website describes a couple of devices to help make connections for people with vision problems as well as suggestion for people with other limitations.