Osteoporosis and aging go together to affect a large portion of the population. Though the numbers can differ depending on if you are male or female, it is thought that osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million individuals in the United States. Putting them at increased risk for osteoporosis, low bone density affects approximately another 44 million individuals.
For people over 50 years of age, the chances of osteoporosis increase exponentially. Who is most prone to osteoporosis? In many cases, it is the following:
Most commonly associated with osteoporosis are hip, spine, and wrist fractures. Fragility fractures frequently are a result of a fall – usually from nothing more than standing height.
For retirement-age individuals, one of the more serious problems is hip fractures. Functional recovery only occurs approximately 50% of the time following a hip fracture. More times than not, the individual ends up disabled to a certain point. They may, approximately 25% of the time, even end up in long-term care.
Unfortunately, until a fracture occurs, there are few if any osteoporosis warning signs.
Some people are more at risk of osteoporosis than others. Your loved ones may be at risk for the development of it if the following factors apply:
If you're concerned about osteoporosis in your loved ones, you may wish to request a bone density test from the doctor. They may be able to minimize the risk factors for developing osteoporosis. Some preventative methods are as follows:
At TerraBella Northridge, with the numerous programs we offer, your loved one can make friends, stay active, remain healthier, and more. Check out our activities and events calendar if you'd like to see what kind of fun and interesting things we schedule. Our caring team will do everything in their power to see to it that your loved one is comfortable and well taken care of.
Our Dimensions Health and Wellness program is fully inclusive, comprehensive, and engaging. It promotes happiness and health, and assists retirement-age individuals in staying active. We take a multifaceted approach to your loved one’s wellness. This way, they can improve their mental health, physical activity, and overall health across domains like spirituality, intellectualism, socialization, emotion, and medical/physical aspects.
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