Women's Health
If you are like most women, your own health tends to be put on the bottom of your “to do” list. There are probably other people in your life that you want/need to take care of first. The Alliance has created many simple tools to help women like you take control of your own health. These tools include a guide to help caregivers fit their own health appointments in their busy schedule, as well as prevention and early detection information on diseases such as osteoporosis, heart disease and breast cancer. By putting some simple tips into practice, you may find it easier than you think to take care of your health while also taking care of everyone else!
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Press ReleaseAlliance Develops Osteoporosis Tool for Health Professionals
ALLIANCE FOR AGING RESEARCH DEVELOPS NEW OSTEOPOROSIS TOOL FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Clipboard tool with algorithm helps diagnose and treat bone disease
Washington, DC—In recognition of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, the Alliance for Aging Research released an osteoporosis prevention and treatment clipboard tool. The user-friendly tool is designed to assist health care professionals in determining the best management plan for all patients who are at risk for or have osteoporosis, as well as facilitate important conversations about bone health. The tool provides current information on osteoporosis prevention and treatment and incorporates the latest clinical recommendations from the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
Osteoporosis affects 10 million Americans over the age of 50, and close to 34 million more have low bone mass which increases their risk for the disease. It is a disease which affects the bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. Fractures from osteoporosis most often occur in the hip, wrist, and spine. The good news is that osteoporosis can be prevented and treated. Fractures can even be prevented in individuals already diagnosed with the disease, especially if diagnosed early.
The Alliance’s laminated clipboard tool is an easy-to-use, go-to resource for physicians and other health care professionals. The tool includes treatment guidelines, a chart of FDA-approved osteoporosis medications, and tips on discussing prevention and risk factor reduction with patients. The treatment algorithm provides step-by-step diagnostic and treatment instructions based on a person’s age, gender, and health status.
This tool was supported by an educational grant from Roche and GlaxoSmithKline. To order the tool, download a free copy, or find additional materials on osteoporosis, visit the Alliance website at www.agingresearch.org or call 202.293.2856.
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Founded in 1986, the Alliance for Aging Research is a nonprofit, independent organization dedicated to improving the health and independence of aging Americans through public and private funding of medical research and geriatric education. The Alliance combines the interest of top scientists, public officials, business executives, and foundation leaders to promote a greater national investment in research and new technologies that will prepare our nation for the coming senior boom, and improve the quality of life for today’s older generation -
Brochure, Fact SheetOsteoporosis Prevention and Treatment: Algorithm and Resources for Health Care Professionals
This laminated clipboard tool is an easy-to-use, go-to resource for physicians and other health care professionals. The tool includes treatment guidelines, a chart of FDA-approved osteoporosis medications, and tips on discussing prevention and risk factor reduction with patients. The treatment algorithm provides step-by-step diagnostic and treatment instructions based on a person's age, gender, and health status. -
Press ReleaseAlliance Unveils Resource about Bone Disease
THE ALLIANCE FOR AGING RESEARCH UNVEILS NEW RESOURCE TO EDUCATE WOMEN ABOUT BONE DISEASE
“Standing Strong” Toolkit Available to Community Groups
Washington, DC -- The Alliance for Aging Research has developed a new resource to educate women about osteoporosis, also known as porous bone disease. The kit includes a leader's guide, an educational video and patient brochures and is designed to assist community groups in hosting workshops to educate older adults about the disease.
Osteoporosis poses a serious risk to older, post-menopausal women, although men can develop the disease. Other risk factors include a family history of osteoporosis, being thin or small framed, a diet low in calcium and vitamin D, smoking, and an inactive lifestyle. A woman’s risk of hip fracture from osteoporosis is the same as her combined risk of getting breast, uterine and ovarian cancer. In fact, one in three American women will have a spinal fracture due to the disease and one in six will fracture her hip.
The materials focus on effective communication between women and their health care professionals as a key factor in improving prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, which is a silent disease. Many people don’t know they have it until they break a bone.
“Osteoporosis is a serious disease that affects millions of older women,” said Daniel Perry, executive director of the Alliance. “These women risk fractures of the spine, hip and other bones, causing pain and impaired mobility, and which can lead to loss of independence, or even death.”
The video features women of various ages who have recently been diagnosed with the disease and a leading medical expert. It includes helpful information on preventing and treating osteoporosis, as well as managing the disease and living a full and healthy life. The video looks at the risk factors, diagnosis by bone density testing, and prevention and treatment through diet, exercise and drug therapy. Novartis funded the toolkit through an unrestricted educational grant.
The toolkit, Standing Strong: Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis, includes a leader’s guide, DVD and 10 patient brochures. The toolkit costs $14.00. To order a copy, contact the Alliance for Aging Research at 202-293-2856. Materials, including the video, also may be accessed online at www.agingresearch.org.
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Founded in 1986, the Alliance for Aging Research is a nonprofit, independent organization dedicated to improving the health and independence of aging Americans through public and private funding of medical research and geriatric education. The Alliance combines the interest of top scientists, public officials, business executives, and foundation leaders to promote a greater national investment in research and new technologies that will prepare our nation for the coming senior boom, and improve the quality of life for today’s older generation
