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.

• What is osteoporosis
• Risk factors
• How osteoporosis is diagnosed
• Nutrition for Healthy Bones

Dr. Shapiro is a family physician, health journalist for CTV, Canada AM and The Globe and Mail, author, and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. In this free webinar, you will become familiar with the patient journey and understand the importance of knowing what a fracture can mean to you.

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

In this presentation Dr. Leslie covers:

• What is fracture risk assessment?
• How has the focus on fracture risk assessment improved patient care?
• What are the consequences of fracture?
• What is the care gap?
• Who requires medication?

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?