Bones can become thinner and weaker with age, increasing fracture risk, a condition known as osteoporosis.
Weight bearing exercise, calcium and vitamin D, avoiding smoking, and fall prevention support bone health. Ask your doctor whether a bone density test is right for you.
Pin Tip
Walking and light strength training help build and maintain bone strength.
Talk With Your Doctor
This pin shares general information, not medical advice. Everyone ages differently, so bring questions to your doctor and review medications and health goals at least once a year.
Local Help in Ohio
Ohio’s Area Agencies on Aging connect older adults and caregivers with services such as meals, in home help, transportation, and benefits counseling. Call 911 for emergencies, including sudden face drooping, arm weakness, or speech trouble.
Quick Reminder
Keep an updated list of medications, doctors, and emergency contacts on your refrigerator for family and first responders.
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