Senior Care For Osteoporosis
As the body ages, bone mass loss will naturally occur. This is usually not a problem for most seniors, but if certain factors are present osteoporosis can cause the bones to thin at a faster rate than normal causing brittleness and fractures. Women are four times more likely to be affected by this condition compared to men. Osteoporosis is caused by a lack of calcium and vitamin D.
The best way to prevent osteoporosis or even stop it from progressing is with exercise and diet. Exercises that cause a bearing down of the bones is the best way to build bone mass such as fast walking, jogging or lifting weights. Always check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.
Raising your intake of calcium will help to build healthy bones. When calcium is ingested ninety nine percent of it is stored in the bones making them strong. An easy way to get proper calcium intake is to eat and drink 
dairy products. The body absorbs the calcium from dairy products easier than from other calcium sources making dairy products the best choice for proper calcium levels.
Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption. Without it the body will only absorb ten percent of calcium intake as compared to eighty to ninety percent when vitamin D levels are adequate. Foods rich in vitamin D include milk, cereals and breads. Also spending ten to fifteen minutes a day in the sunshine will cause the body to make it’s own vitamin D.
Estrogen therapy along with progesterone is also recommended for osteoporosis prevention. The use of these therapeutic hormones are well known to reduce the effects of this condition.
