In 2008, Gerry was diagnosed during a screening by his doctor because he had risk factors. Since then, he has managed his osteoporosis and now has low bone mass (osteopenia) and has steered clear of fractures. Although his life hasn’t changed all that much, he volunteers on a regular basis with Osteoporosis Canada. He finds that it helps people to be able to talk to someone who also has osteoporosis.

Board of Directors Jeannette Briggs Chair | Oakville, ON Jeannette has more than 25 years of experience working in the energy sector.  She has held a wide-range of jobs within […]

Medical Conditions that can Cause Bone Loss, Falls and/or Fractures A variety of diseases or conditions can increase bone loss and/or fall risk. Some of the more common examples are […]

Osteoporosis does not cause pain. It is a broken bone (fracture) caused by the disease that may cause pain. In fact, osteoporosis has been called “the silent thief” because you […]

OSTEOPOROSIS AND OSTEOARTHRITIS The prefix “osteo” (which means “bone”) is the only thing that osteoporosis and osteoarthritis have in common. Despite the fact that osteoporosis, arthritis and osteoarthritis (a form […]

The pilot announced by the Canadian Celiac Association has been officially extended until March 31, 2024 and allows Ontario residents to be screened for celiac disease among other tests at […]

Facts & Stats Learn more about osteoporosis and related fractures Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue which can lead to increased risk […]

Prepared and reviewed by members of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada • Dr. Rick Adachi, Rheumatologist, McMaster University • Dr. Robert Josse, Endocrinologist, University of Toronto • Dr. […]

IMPACT REPORT 2017 – 2018 PATIENT STORY: MEET JUANITA GLEDHILL Juanita Gledhill had just celebrated her 50th birthday. During her annual physical, she asked her doctor for a bone density […]