Osteoporosis can strike at any age. It is known as "the silent thief" since most times people don't know they have it until a bone is fractured. Aging alone is a risk factor for osteoporosis and for falls but with osteoporosis one fracture can lead to another. People need to know this fact and they need to know how to stop subsequent fractures. There are some things that we can do to keep our bones strong and/or live well with osteoporosis. The personal cost and cost to the healthcare system in dealing with fractures is significant. The key to our forum is getting this information (current and evidence based) out to as many people as possible.
Osteoporosis Canada is hosting their 4th annual FREE osteoporosis public education forum on Thursday, November 10th, 2011 from 9AM to 2:30 PM. Doors open at 8AM for registration. The event will be held at St. George's Hall located at 665 King Street North in Waterloo (2 km North of Conestoga Mall on King St). The focus of the event this year will be safe physical activity with osteoporosis. Guest speakers include Dr. Lora Giangregorio (Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo) speaking on what is new in physical activity and preventing falls; Jayelle Lindsay PT and Sue Nash B.A. speaking on the benefits and cautions of yoga and Pilates; and Nancy Leach M.A. speaking on the mind and body working together and living with chronic health conditions. There will be many displays on local programs and services and will include a light lunch. Registration is required. Please call Kate to register at 519-500-1440 or email at kharvey@osteoporosis.ca.
