Boca Home Care Services Explains Osteoporosis | Elder Care ...

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Learn About Osteoporosis ? the causes, treatments and prevention of this bone density disease which makes falls so dangerous by often causing bone fractures ? think broken hip. Falls and resulting injuries are one of the main reasons people seek home care assistance. It is never too late to build back some density.

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Physical Therapy & Home Care Following a Broken Hip

Frail or weak bones are bones easily broken.? In the?equation of senior + fall + brittle bones (osteoporosis) = fractures.

Fractures can cause hospitalization and rehab stays, and may cause life changes to? occur such as needing long term care either in the home or in a facility.

Very fragile bones can even break from deep coughing or banging. Hips, wrists or vertebrae in the spine are the most common fractures related to Osteoporosis.

Bones lose and gain tissue ? mass. Osteoporosis happens when more bone density/tissue is lost than is made. It happens in both genders but more often in older women. Fortunately we can strengthen bones with weight-bearing exercise ? WALKING, calcium with vitamin D3 (so the body can absorb the calcium)?supplements and medication.

As always, an ounce of prevention?..

The best ways to keep bones healthy and strong are to keep excercing a few times a week, intake enough Calcium and Viatmin D ? which comes from the sun.

Best sources of Calcium naturally are: low-fat diary? foods like , yogurt or milk, deep green, leafy vegetables like spinach or Kale, Salmon or sardines ? with the bones ? usually canned, Tofu or other soy products and calcium fortified foods like cereal or orange juice. You can also take up to 2000 ml of calcium as a supplement per day.

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Symptoms once?your bones have weakend?include:

* Increase of fractured or broken bones

* Height loss, or a stooped over posture

* Back pain?caused by vertebra breaks

* Family history of Osteoporosis

* Extended use of corticosteroid? medications

If you are experiencing any of these, speak of your concern

with your doctor.

If you watch television, you are aware of many medications which you can take for different durations of effect. You likely recognize the names of: Fosamax. Boniva, Actonel ? again, speak with your doctor for medical advise on which medication? or other treatments may be most helpful to you.

?????????? Remember, strong(er) bones may not prevent a fall, but they can help prevent a bone fracture resulting from a fall. Please, add some grab bars to your shower. If you have a cane or walker ? use it. A fall which results in a serious fracture can turn your life inside out.

At Boca Home Care Services we can help with a home safety evaluation and should you suffer broken bones, we can help your through your recovery.

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Related posts:

1. Boca Home Care Services Takes Fall Prevention Very Seriously
2. CounterIntuitive But True: You Can Gain Independece With Home Care
3. Benefits of a Home Health Aide for Your Elderly Loved One

Aging, Broken Hip, fall prevention, Health, home care, medicare home health, Osteoporosis

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