Each year about one-third of all people over age 65 will fall. Many of these falls result in broken bones. Some common causes of falls include outdoor and indoor hazards. Certain lifestyle behaviors can also increase your chances of falling. Outdoor Safety Tips Try the following tips to help prevent falls when you are outside:… Read more »
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Testing Your Balance
If you want to test how your eyes and ears affect balance, start by standing next to a countertop or table. Place your hand on top of the counter or table if you are unsteady. Stand still and challenge your balance by bringing your feet close together or standing on one foot. Now close your… Read more »
Protecting Your Spine
It is important to protect the spine by moving properly during exercise and daily activities. Activities that place stress on the spine can increase the likelihood of breaking a bone. For example, people with bone loss in the spine should not: bend forward from the waist twist and bend at the torso (trunk) to an… Read more »
BHOF Events
Included below is a list of events happening across the country that may be of interest to osteoporosis patients, their family, caregivers, healthcare providers and/or the general public. Upcoming Events Past Events & Recordings How To Exercise Safely With Bone Loss This 1-hour webinar includes NOF online community volunteer moderator, Susie Hathaway speaking about exercising… Read more »
New Wall Street Journal Article on the Benefits of Bisphosphonates Outweighing the Risks for Many Patients
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article detailing the benefits of bisphosphonates outweighing the risks for many patients. Text from the full article is included below. View the original article with graphics and visuals. More Support for Osteoporosis Drugs: The benefits of bisphosphonates outweigh the risks for many patients, according to new research and… Read more »
Information for Caregivers
Choosing a Health Care Professional If you or someone you know are at risk for osteoporosis or already have it, itās important that you have a healthcare provider who knows about the disease. While there is no one type of medical specialty dedicated to osteoporosis, many healthcare providers are qualified to diagnose and treat it…. Read more »
Prevention and Healthy Living
Osteoporosis and the broken bones it can cause are not part of normal aging. There is a lot you can do to protect your bones throughout your life. Youāre never too young or too old to improve the health of your bones. Osteoporosis prevention should begin in childhood. But it shouldnāt stop there. Whatever your… Read more »
Get the Facts on Calcium and Vitamin D
Recent media reports and studies have left many confused about calcium supplements and their effect on the heart. While some studies have suggested a possible link between calcium supplements and heart-related problems, substantial evidence supports that taking the recommended amount of calcium supplements poses no risk to the heart. What we know is that experts… Read more »
Facts about Bone Health in Children and Adolescents
Prevention begins in childhood It is important to promote bone health at all ages Childhood and young adulthood are the bone building years As children grow, their bone mass increases until it reaches what is called peak bone mass (āPBMā) . PBM is the greatest amount of bone an individual can attain PBM is reached… Read more »
Building Strength TogetherĀ®: Support Groups
Support groups provide a way to learn more about osteoporosis and how to live with the disease directly from those in similar situations. They provide an open opportunity to share information, feelings and goals to help you continue living an active and independent life ā even with osteoporosis. BHOF sponsors osteoporosis support groups throughout the country. The… Read more »