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Osteoporosis Treatments: How To Protect Your Senior Loved One

Osteoporosis is a common disease in which bones become brittle, leading to a higher risk of breaks than in normal bone. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, such as calcium, more quickly than the body can replace them, causing a loss of bone thickness (bone density or mass). According to Osteoporosis Canada, over 80% of all fractures in Canada's seniors and people 50+ are caused by osteoporosis.

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