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- What is osteoporosis?
- Symptoms of osteoporosis
- Causes of osteoporosis
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Risk factors for osteoporosis
- Complications of osteoporosis
- When to see a doctor about osteoporosis
- Diagnosis of osteoporosis
- Conventional treatment of osteoporosis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of osteoporosis
- Living with osteoporosis
- Caring for someone with osteoporosis
Caring for someone with osteoporosis
Partner
There are a number of useful strategies that someone who has a partner with osteoporosis can use to assist them:
- Don't smoke - it would be very beneficial for your partner's condition if you do not smoke anywhere near them, so that they are not exposed to second-hand smoke. Cigarette smoke causes worsening of bone health
- Cooking and other household duties - if your partner is completely immobile (after hip replacement surgery) or their symptoms are very severe, they will not be able to perform any household duties, so it may be only up to you to cook and clean the household and provide your partner with their food. You may need to ask other family members or friends (if they are available to help you), otherwise you will need paid household help
- Mobility assistance - if your partner has had surgery or is has some mobility issues to due their osteoporosis, they may not be able to move around as much, so it would be beneficial if you could provide mobility assistance by assisting them with walking
- Support and encouragement - it would be useful for your partner to have your support and encouragement to help them deal with this condition
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Family Member
There are a number of useful strategies that someone who has a family member with osteoporosis can use to assist them:
- Don't smoke - it would be very beneficial for your family member's condition if you do not smoke anywhere near them, so that they are not exposed to second-hand smoke. Cigarette smoke causes worsening of bone health
- Support and encouragement - it would be useful for your family member with osteoporosis to have your support and encouragement to help them deal with this condition
Friend
There are a number of useful strategies that someone who has a fiend with osteoporosis can use to assist them:
- Don't smoke - it would be very beneficial for your friend's condition if you do not smoke anywhere near them, so that they are not exposed to second-hand smoke. Cigarette smoke causes worsening of bone health
- Encourage exercising together - exercise is always more productive when people are exercising together, so try to make time to go for a regular walk with your friend, it will not only boost your health but provide a stronger bond between you both
- Support and encouragement - it would be useful for your friend with osteoporosis to have your support and encouragement to help them deal with this condition
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< living with osteoporosis Last reviewed: 17 September 2007 || Last updated: 18 February 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
