Personal Experience of Osteoporosis

I met in my work Mary. The 67 older women with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis has been called ” silent diseause” and that was all too true in hers case.

She suffers from osteoporosis but she discovered it by chance. Many years was she very active person with multiple interests. She began suffering very strong back pain which forced her to reduce hers physical activity. Mary went to visit hers family doctor .He just prescribed some pain- killers and advised her change some habits. He suggested that is the “aging effect”.

For the next couple of years she fallowed all his indications but the pain was intense and hers activity kept reducing itself.

The doctor prescribed stronger painkillers, which reduce the pain but they also cause several secondary effects.

After 2 years the doctor told her that She should have a bone density test and thanks to that she became aware of hers illness.

Now Mary cannot walk without an orthopedic corset but she tries to make the effort an walk at least a few steps every day.

She shout be always careful, avoid the risk of fracturing or breaking a bone.

She has learned how to replace milk , which she doesn’t like at all, with yoghurt and cheese, and to complement those with daily supplements of calcium.

Conclusion

The role of the health care assistant is important in providing the individualized care for people with osteoporosis and considers their needs.

On the experience of Mary I have learned that Osteoporosis is not often diagnosed but when we are good listeners, we have knowledge about this illness, we can help.

It is important to check nursing home environment to reduce the risk of fracturing or breaking a bone. The staff have to be sure rugs and carpets are secure, rubber mats may be by the sink and in the bath, to prevent slipping.

Very important is the diet. The proper nutrition shout includes a diet sufficient in calcium and vitamin D. Many old people realized the little importance they gave to dairy products. We have to inform about the important role of these supplements and encourage them to eat and drink milk products.

I know how important is Mary’s walking every day. Sun light triggers the production of vitamin D, which then leads to more calcium being absorbed into hers body. This process helps strengthen teeth and bones, which in turn helps to prevent conditions such as osteoporosis.