Nursing Home Patients With Osteopenia May Suffer More Severe Injuries During Falls
Bone health is a serious concern for older adults. As you age, your bones get weaker as they lose their internal support structures. Older, weaker bones are more susceptible to serious bone breaks (fractures) because they have lower levels of important minerals including calcium and phosphorous. Osteopenia is a lower than normal peak bone mineral density (BMD). While not as severe as osteoporosis, it does increase your risk for osteoporosis. Bone mineral density is an indicator for how strong and healthy your bones are. BMD peaks in your late 20s to early 30s, after which it starts to decline. If your BMD is between 1.0...
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