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Promoting bone health: Osteoporosis, fracture and falls prevention
Dec 20, 2023 - McMaster University - 56 minutes
The Bottom Line
You can help to prevent osteoporosis, fractures and falls by:
Participating in balance and muscle-strengthening exercises at least 2 times per week.
Ensuring you have adequate intake of calcium, vitamin D and protein.
Supplementing with a minimum of 400 IU daily of vitamin D.
Using a falls prevention checklist to reduce your risk.
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?
Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou is a Professor of Medicine (Division of Geriatrics) at McMaster University, a Geriatric Medicine Specialist at Hamilton Health Sciences and Executive Director of the GERAS Centre for Aging Research. She holds a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Geriatric Medicine and Healthy Aging.
Author Details
Anthony Levinson
Dr. Anthony J. Levinson is a Professor at McMaster University and holds the John R. Evans Chair in Health Sciences Educational Research and Instructional Development. One of the co-leaders of the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal, Dr. Levinson is also a psychiatrist with a special interest in medical psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, and preventive psychiatry. His area of research interest includes online learning to improve healthcare provider and patient education.
References
Morin SN, Feldman S, Funnell L, et al. Clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada: 2023 update. CMAJ. 2023;195(39):E1333-E1348. doi:10.1503/cmaj.221647
DISCLAIMER: These summaries are provided for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for advice from your own health care professional. The summaries may be reproduced for not-for-profit educational purposes only. Any other uses must be approved by the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal (info@mcmasteroptimalaging.org).
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