We came from Canada to visit LA in the spring of 2011. Since my husband is on home hemo, which allows him to eat almost anything and, overall, feel healthy, the chance to have nocturnal dialysis was a huge benefit. The first night he arrived to discover that what the unit offers is barebones; no blanket, pillow, or snacks. But they did supply the most important necessity; clean treatment in the hands of competent professionals. The second night, he came prepared with a blanket, pillow and sleep mask. The only thing missing was ear plugs. To cap it off, there are interesting diners open all night where you can get a hearty breakfast before 7 am, which is where we met there to begin our days. If nocturnal dialysis was offered in other countries it would open up a world of travel. Portable units, that enable patients to do home hemo on the road, are not yet available where we are located.