Skip to main content

Fractures, Fears and Family

Fractures, Fears and Family

Original Air Date : February 26, 2021

Original Air Date : February 26, 2021

For those with an osteoporosis diagnosis, it is not uncommon to feel anxious about health and lifestyle changes that might be necessary. But what about your friends and family? How does this affect them? How can they be part of your team and help you build better bones? Christine Thomas discusses the impact on family and friends and strategies for all of those around you who are affected.


PRESENTERS

Christine Thomas

Christine Thomas

Author, Speaker, Advocate
Christine Thomas is an author, speaker, advocate. Armed with scientific evidence and her personal story, Christine Thomas advocates strongly for better bone health for all Canadians, and through her own journey has become a well-known expert in living with osteoporosis. Christine’s story has inspired many, and has been been featured in the media across Canada.

STAY INFORMED

Get Osteoporosis updates, news and stories. We also inform you of upcoming events and live webinars, don’t miss out, join today!

OC REPLAY WEBINARS – RECENT ITEMS

X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH): Healthcare Provider Webinar

X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare genetic disorder that affects bone and dental health. It is characterized by low levels of the mineral phosphorus (sometimes referred to as “phosphate”) in the blood due to abnormal processing by the kidneys. Join Dr. Angela Cheung as she will discusses what XLH is, the cause…

Protein and Fragility: What You Need To Know

In Partnership with Canada Beef Osteoporosis Canada To stay healthy and independent as we grow older, it’s important to tackle common challenges like chronic illnesses, broken bones, muscle loss, frailty, and falls, all of which can be improved with good nutrition. Join Dr. Wendy Ward and Dr. Tyler Churchward-Venne…

Eat Well On A Budget

In Partnership with Canada Beef Tips and strategies on how to get the nutrients we need from nourishing foods. Osteoporosis Canada recommends that whenever possible to get bone building nutrients through food sources. But that may be a challenge as grocery prices continue to rise making it more difficult to access…
© Osteoporosis Canada, 2025
Charitable Registration No. 89551 0931 RR 0001