May 21, 2020
The National Council on Aging keeps track of over 2,500 benefits programs across the country. Benefits programs vary greatly from one location to another. Go to https://www.benefitscheckup.org/ to find out...
May 20, 2020
Vertebral Compression Fractures are often not recognized as anything more than a seriously pulled muscle. I personally made that mistake 30+ years ago. Only when I was tested on our...
May 19, 2020
Few healthcare providers focus primarily on Bone Health. Many of those of us who do are members of the NOF Professional Partners Network. Go to https://www.nof.org/find-a-professional/ to access the NOF-PPN...
May 17, 2020
If you fracture, your risk of a second fracture within a year is 3 to 5 times as great! If that first or second fracture is a hip, you have...
May 16, 2020
Proper body mechanics for bending and lifting will prevent unnecessary fractures. NOF has visual aids in learning good body mechanics at https://cdn.nof.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SherriBetz_Osteoporosis_Graphic.pdf If you need help learning proper bending and...
May 15, 2020
Do you plan to stand and walk? If so, you need to include weight-bearing exercises in your daily routine. If you plan to jog or run sometimes, then you need...
May 14, 2020
Print your Doctor Visit Checklist at https://www.nof.org/patients/communication-with-your-doctor/doctor-visit-checklist/ The listed questions are a good start for a conversation about your personal bone health. A complete bone health evaluation involves: DXA with...
May 13, 2020
NOF has started a podcast service for those who prefer to listen rather than read. The first 16 podcasts are available through Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Start by dialing into...
May 12, 2020
Knowing how to move safely avoids unnecessary risks for falls and fractures. That can improve your life. Avoid unnecessary risks. NOF publication https://www.nof.org/wp-content/uploads/Safe-Movement-Brochure-COMBINED.pdf details proper bending, lifting, etc. This brochure...
May 11, 2020
The numbers are scary if anyone actually pays attention. Every year about 75,000 Americans die of complications of a hip fracture. Another 75,000 wind up in a nursing home for...