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Nursing Home Patients With Osteopenia May Suffer More Severe Injuries During Falls

Posted in Broken Bones, Hip Fracture, Nursing Home 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… Continue Reading

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