Be prepared to learn the most current information about kidney disease, treatment options and key tops on living with the effects of kidney disease. Not only are attendees thoroughly educated during the Convention, they also have the opportunity to meet and interact with individuals who have similiar experiences and deal with the same issues that go along with kidney disease.

This year's Convention agenda features educational sessions for kidney patients and their families. This includes chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis and transplantation. Each session is hosted by carefully selected, highly respected healthcare professionals who are well versed on the topics they present.

Some of this year's topics include:

• Conditions for Coverage: What Does It Mean to Me?
• AAKP Says I Can!
• Taking it Home: Home Dialysis Therapies
• The Great Debate: The Ethics of Buying and Selling Organs
• Get Fit! The Importance of Exercise
• Fact or Fiction: Dispelling Common Myths about Kidney Health and Its Treatments

The official Annual Convention registration brochure is now available! If you are an AAKP member this brochure is mailed to you. If you are not a member and would like to receive a registration brochure, please send an e-mail to info@aakp.org. Please include your full name and mailing address in the body of the e-mail.

The 2008 Convention Registration Brochure is available to download online.