Straight Talk: How to Discuss Postmenopausal Osteoporosis With Your Doctor

This brief pamphlet offers suggestions on how patients can better communicate their postmenopausal osteoporosis concerns with you their doctor. Click here to download Straight Talk.

National Osteoporosis Foundation

The National Osteoporosis Foundation is an excellent resource for both you and your patients. At this site you will find current treatment guidelines, and tips on prevention, diet, and exercise that you can refer your patients to: http://www.nof.org/.



The NOF Bone Tool Kit

The NOF has prepared a downloadable patient-oriented brochure that will help your patients with tips on prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. It provides your patients with an excellent overview of many aspects of living with osteoporosis, including tips on fall prevention, diet, and exercise to help reduce the incidence of fractures related to osteoporosis.
Click here to download The Bone Tool Kit brochure.



The Surgeon General's Report on Bone Health

The U.S. Surgeon General’s Office in 2004 issued a report on osteoporosis and bone health. This patient-oriented report will help your patients better understand their disease.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/bonehealth/



The National Institutes of Health Guide on Exercise for Seniors

Exercise is very important to maintain bone health. The NIH has prepared a guide for seniors on the benefits of exercise, how to get and stay motivated, and some exercises that your patients can try.
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exercise/benefitsofexercise/01.html



Reference:
1. National Osteoporosis Foundation Website. Available at: http://www.nof.org/osteoporosis/diseasefacts.htm Accessed May 5, 2008.

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