Try: Osteoporosis is a common disease in some care recipients cr that weakens bones as bones weaken the risk of sudden and unexpected fractures increases osteopenia is the forerunner of osteoporosis it is a silent but destructive condition that affects bones as well no matter how old the cr is osteoporosis can be an issue while bones might seem sturdy now things can change with one minor injury or incident in fact there are usually no visible signs the first sign usually is a broken bone or injury the bone loss with osteoporosis occurs over many years and is severe it it’s so severe that the normal stress on bones from sitting standing coughing or even hugging a loved one can result in painful fractures and immobility also after the first fracture the cr is at risk for more fractures these future fractures may cause daily chronic pain they can lead to disability the good news is that many cr’s can take steps to prevent osteoporosis information references webmd com

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