Signs and Symptoms:
The first sign of osteoporosis is usually a fracture that may occur without a fall or trauma to the fracture site. Wrist fractures are very common in the presence of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis may also cause generalized aches, pains and discomfort when sitting or standing, loss of height, often associated with curvature of the spine or Dowager’s Hump, and unexplained tooth loss and loosening of dentures.
What You Can Do:
The foundation for healthy bone begins early and continues throughout life. You can improve your bone health by adhering to the following keys to prevent and treat osteoporosis:
- Increase Your Calcium Intake
- Consider Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Avoid Heavy Alcohol Use
- Stop or Limit Smoking
- Exercise
The Key to Prevention:
Of the things you can do to improve your bone health, exercise is one of the most powerful. A program of regular exercise that provides a training stimulus with forces greater than those provided by routine activity will result in healthy bone, improved muscular strength and power, better balance, postural stability, and improved ability to recover from instability.
What We Can Do For You:
Our mission is to help you and your loved ones remain independent and living at home as long as possible. As is pointed out in this brochure, osteoporosis is one of the leading causes of loss of independence for seniors. We can help you to combat osteoporosis and its debilitating effects by providing you with qualified, trained professionals
who work in your home. These professionals can help you design and carry out an exercise program geared toward
combating the progression of osteoporosis. These professionals can also assist you in minimizing the risk of experiencing one of the debilitating consequences of osteoporosis, such as falling. They will do this by assisting you with the household chores and errands, as well as by monitoring the environment in the home in an effort to
promote safety.
Call us today and we will
provide you, or your loved one,
with a FREE, In-Home,
Fall Risk Assessment and
Home Safety Check.
Download our free brochure here. Complete with a self assesment sheet.
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