Osteoporosis is a disease that takes years to develop without any warning symptoms. Bone mass is gradually lost, making the bones weaker and more prone to fracturing or breaking. The first warning sign of osteoporosis is often a fracture.
Don’t miss our expert panel as they discuss the role of the pharmacist, nutrition and exercise to make bone health a priority and reduce your risk of osteoporosis.
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.
For those living with osteoporosis, there are a variety of treatment options available. The primary goal of treatment is to prevent or slow bone loss and reduce the risk of fracture.
Everyone is different – some people respond better to one drug than another, while some experience side effects that others don’t. It’s important to speak to your doctor to assess the benefits and risks of each treatment, and determine which is best for you.
Dr. Teri Charrois, BScPharm, MSc, EdD shares information on the top 5 things that you should know about osteoporosis and medications:
· How do medications work
· How to take medications to make sure they work
· What side effects do we worry about
· What medications can cause bone loss or fractures
· What medications can increase your risk of falls
In small communities sometimes not all healthcare resources for assessing bone health are available. Join our panel as they discuss how you can get the information and access to the tools and resources you need to make informed decisions to reduce your risk and manage osteoporosis. The webinar panel will also provide information on exercise and nutrition to help keep your bones strong and healthy especially during COVID-19.
Reduce your risk of osteoporosis and improve your bone health with food choices, fitness, exercise and at the pharmacy.
There are still a lot of myths out there about osteoporosis and its’ care and treatments. In this webinar special guest panelists discuss and dispel the most common myths in their field of expertise.
Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for bone health. In this presentation Stephanie Atkinson, PhD discusses: