May is Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month
Hip fractures occur nearly twice as often in older adults living in long-term care than in those living in the community. These fractures are a leading cause of hospitalization, often resulting in loss of mobility, loss of independence, and even death.
Introducing PREVENT
Person-Centred Routine Fracture Prevention in Long-Term Care (PREVENT) is a tailored approach that brings proven strategies into long-term care (LTC) homes to proactively reduce fracture risk.
Learn more here: https://www.gerascentre.ca/our-research/prevent/
Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy: Breaking the Silence on Bone Health
The Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy (OOS) has driven real change, achieving a 14.6% decrease in the age-standardized rate of hip fractures over the past 15 years. That’s a major win for older adults across the province.
Learn more here: https://osteostrategy.on.ca/
📣 This May, Join the Movement:
✅ Talk about bone health
✅ Share prevention strategies
✅ Support fracture prevention in LTC
