Osteoporosis is a bone disorder that commonly occurs at the senior age. This condition results in a person’s brittle bones, putting them at higher risk for falls and injuries. Thankfully, there are treatments for osteoporosis, which help slow down the decline of bone density, reduce the chances for fractures and injuries, and manage pain brought about by the condition.

Since osteoporosis is a sensitive case for seniors, patients can benefit from the regular assistance of their family caregivers or the experienced caregivers in Alberta, Canada.

How should one care for a loved one with osteoporosis? Here are tips we would like to share with you:

• Work on preventing complicationsWith the onset of the condition, it’s very vital for the senior loved one to have regular assistance so that they can be prevented from falls or other injuries. These incidences can complicate their osteoporosis, and can possibly delay further healing.
• Assistance in physical exerciseThe active lifestyle can help to increase bone density, which consequently, helps treat osteoporosis. However, the routines have to be under the advice of their primary physician. When their doctor approves, someone should be able to assist your loved one in performing moderate to vigorous routines. The frequency of these exercises could be about three times each week.There are different types of exercises that a senior person can engage in. There are routines on weight-bearing, which helps provide stress on the patient’s bones, thus, increasing their density. There are also resistance exercises that strengthen the muscles, which consequently help support the bones. Then, there are the non-impact exercises such as tai chi and yoga, that help improve balance and prevent falls.Remember to secure the doctor’s clearance before getting into any exercise regimen. When they’re ready for a workout, providers of homecare in Alberta, Canada can be of assistance to your loved one when you’re not available to do so.
• Mind their dietEnsure that your senior loved one is also eating the right kind of foods that help improve their bone’s health. These foods should be rich in calcium as this is the main element for the bone-building process. As the body loses calcium daily, it is vital that your loved one should have a daily supply of calcium-rich foods. Our staff providing non-medical homecare in Canada can help you and your loved one prepare healthy meals every day.When there’s no regular access to healthy foods, check with their doctor if your senior loved one can a take calcium supplement every day. Aside from that, taking vitamin D supplement can also help them absorb more calcium, so ask their doctor if they can recommend it as well.

Being a family caregiver can be tedious in some days. Hence, providing care for your aging loved one with osteoporosis may require for you to get some personal break. Our team at Royal Home Caregivers can step in for you so that your loved one will receive continued quality care even when you’re not around.