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Dr. Lora Giangregorio outlines the types of exercise that are effective for fall and fracture prevention, and how to develop an exercise program at home.

Dr. Lora Giangregorio is a Professor and Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo, and an affiliated scientist with the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, the University Health Network, and the Geriatric Education and Research in Aging Sciences Centre.

In this video presentation Dr. Yuksel answers questions such as:

• The effects of drug-induced osteoporosis on bone loss and fracture risk
• How drug-induced osteoporosis is assessed
• The management of drugs that lead to bone loss and fractures
• Certain drugs that contribute to bone loss and increased fracture risk, including glucocorticoids, aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer and androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer

Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for bone health. In this presentation Stephanie Atkinson, PhD discusses:

• Vitamin D –why do we need it?
• Does the new Canada’s Food Guide provide good nutrition for bone health?
• Is it necessary to have Vitamin D status measured?
• Can I prevent bone fractures by taking extra Vitamin D?
• How do we make sure to get enough?