The majority
of hip fractures and the most burdensome of all osteoporotic fractures occur within
the elder segment of our population. In fact, the longer a person lives the more
likely she/he is to experience one or more osteoporotic fractures. Reduction of
geriatric fracture would provide for a higher quality of life and substantially
reduce the health-care costs of aging.
In this lecture Dr. Susan Brown first
provides an overview of the current scientific literature documenting the special
nutrient and lifestyle needs of the elderly. She then details how meeting these
special needs can substantially reduce the incidence of fracture amongst the elderly.
For example, the recurrence of vertebral fractures can be more than halved
and the incidence of hip fractures can be decreased by over 40% by simply administering
appropriate nutritional supplementation. Additionally, muscle mass can be increased
90% or more, even among ninety year olds, with simple strength-building exercises.
Further, simple lifestyle modifications and attention to the special nutrient
needs of the elderly can significantly reduce the incidence of falling, and thus
further enhance well-being and reduce fracture risk.
For further information
on the new course offering please contact Janet at 315-432-1676 or e-mail us at
info@betterbones.com.
