For older adults, a broken bone can be the start of more serious health problems and can lead to long-term changes in mobility. In this webinar recording, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou discusses the key factors related to bone health as we age and the causes, risks, and consequences of osteoporosis, fractures and falls.
Learn the answers to the following questions:
- 1:14 What are the current recommendations for exercise, nutrition, screening and medication for osteoporosis?
- 4:45 What is osteoporosis?
- 9:45 How do you assess your own fracture risk?
- 12:00 What role do exercise and nutrition play in bone health?
- 20:12 What are the medication options for the treatment of osteoporosis?
- 28:05 How about if you have exercise intolerance or stamina issues that affect a person’s physical activity?
- 29:55 How about the side effects, such as jaw pain, associated with denosumab (Prolia)?
- 32:20 What are effective fall prevention strategies?
- 37:20 What should children and young adults do to optimize their bone health?
- 38:38 What does the research say about collagen, protein, vitamin K, calcium and other foods or supplements for bone health?
- 44:54 Is there a role for hormone replacement, or estrogen therapy, for bone health?
- 46:20 Should you use a rollator walker to prevent future falls?
- 47:50 What tests will your health care provider do to assess your risk of fractures and bone health?
- 51:45 Why is the first year after a fracture the highest-risk period for refracture?
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