Signs of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones of elderly people. It reduces a person's bone mineral density and leaves them prone to falling and increases their risk for bone fracture. Diet and exercise can sometimes help alleviate some of the symptoms of osteoporosis. Learn how to recognize and manage osteoporosis in the elderly.

Articles About Signs Of Osteoporosis

10 Warning Signs for Osteoporosis
One out of every two women and one in four men over age 50 will suffer from osteoporosis, which causes brittle bones and increases risk of serious injuries from falls. Is your parent at risk?
Questions And Answers About Osteoporosis and Bone Fractures
When person's bones are thin and brittle, even a minor slip or fall can cause serious injury and land them in the hospital.
An Overview of Osteoporosis
What is osteoporosis? How is it diagnosed and treated? And how do you know if your parent has it?
Preventing Falls, Fractures and Broken Bones in Elders
When an elderly person falls, they are more likely to break or fracture a bone, such as hip, due to bones becoming more fragile as we age.

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Q&A with the Experts on Signs Of Osteoporosis

If mom has a geriatrician does she still need her family doctor?
Caring for the elderly is really an interdisciplinary process.In addition to primary care physicians, other team members that can help elderly parents and their relatives are social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech/language therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, cardiologists, urologists and neurologists. Click to read Dr. Levy's full answer.

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News about Signs Of Osteoporosis

Prunes May Increase Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women
Osteoporosis, or loss of bone density, can be a huge problem for postmenopausal women. One fruit was found to increase bone density more than several other fruits tested.

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