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Patient Resources

Patient Support

Support groups. A place where people in the same situation can learn from guest speakers, talk freely with one another, exchange ideals and experiences, and help each other to cope with a shared problem:  

Clinical Calculators

Review if you are getting enough dietary calcium using this calcium calculator (Osteoporosis Canada)

https://osteoporosis.ca/bone-health-osteoporosis/calcium-calculator/#page-1

Exercise References

Recommended by our Geriatric Medicine specialists, the SAIL (Strategies and Actions for Independent Living) Program has exercises for patients with all mobility levels to help maintain muscle strength and improve balance:

SAIL 1: Sitting

SAIL 2: Standing

SAIL 3: Moving

This helpful handout from Osteoporosis Canada incorporates aerobic exercise recommendations and highlights posture awareness.

Too Fit to Fall or Fracture

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