Ray Morgan, Inspire Moderator The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is dedicated to supporting everyone affected by osteoporosis. In partnership with Inspire, we have created an online support community that serves as a lifeline for patients, caregivers, and anyone interested in bone health. This community offers a place to connect, ask questions, and share experiences, providing a vital resource in navigating the complexities of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a widespread condition, affecting millions worldwide. It is estimated that one in two women and up to one in four men over ..read more

Join BHOF Chief Medical Officer, Andrea Singer, MD and Cate Lockhart, PharmD, PhD, Executive Director of the Biologics and Biosimilars Collective Intelligence Consortium for an informative webinar on Monday, July 8th at 3:00PM ET about osteoporosis medication and treatment options. You will learn about weighing the associated benefits and risks of medications and gain insight into speaking with your healthcare practitioner about treatment planning and osteoporosis management. The differences between biologics and biosimilars will also be discussed. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us ..read more

Three-Part Podcast Series: The Importance of Good Nutrition and Physical Activity for Bone Health Tune in to this exclusive three-part series of the Bone Talk podcast, sponsored by Sunsweet Growers Inc. Three nutrition experts joined BHOF CEO Claire Gill to share their experiences, perspectives on bone health nutrition research, and recommendations for how to incorporate bone-supporting foods and lifestyle habits. Listen here ..read more

Bone Buddies Virtual Support Group: June 2024 Schedule Join the Bone Buddies Online Virtual Support Group this June! Weekly sessions cover topics ranging from diet, exercise, treatment, and more! Saturday, June 1: Exercise Session at 10am CT; Open Forum/ Best Practices at 11am CT Wednesday, June 5, at 5:30pm CT: Exercise Session Saturday, June 8, at 10am CT: Regular Monthly Meeting - Bone Buddies Presentation on Spine and Hip Discordance Saturday, June 15 at 10am CT: Presentation on Urban Poling Thursday, June 20, at 2pm CT: Healthy Eating Q&A with Summer Lamons, RD, LD Saturda ..read more

Healthy Bones for Life™ (Webinar) Date/Time: Wednesday, June 26, 1pm-2pm ET Speaker: Peer Educator - Francine Matalon-Degni This webinar will share the basics of bone health and why it is important. You will learn bone development over the ages, understand what osteoporosis is, bone loss and fractures. It’s the perfect introduction to preventing bone loss, fracture prevention, bone-safe exercise and bone-healthy nutrition. So, take steps to stay strong and independent for life! Click here to register. Eating for Healthy Bones™  Date/Time: Tuesday, July 9, 12pm-1pm ET Speaker: Peer E ..read more

STEPS FOR STRONG BONES: CREATING BALANCE If you missed the Steps to Strong Bones™ session on May 6th you can watch the presentation “Let’s Create Balance” with Payal Sahni, PT, MPT, DPT, focusing on balance and fall prevention. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Presentation (PDF): https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/wp-content/uploads/Fall-prevention-BHOF.pdf Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month fitness activities and Social Media Toolkit: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/awareness-month/ Your Path to Good Bone Health - Developing a Plan to Move Safely & Stay Active: https ..read more

Bone Buddies Virtual Support Group: May 2024 Schedule Join the Bone Buddies Online Virtual Support Group this May! Weekly sessions cover topics ranging from diet, exercise, treatment, and more! Saturday, May 4: Exercise Session at 10am CT; Healthy Eating Review (from April) at 11am CT Wednesday, May 8: Exercise Session at 5:30pm CT Saturday, May 11, at 10am CT: Regular Monthly Meeting - Presentation on Vitamin D and Calcium by Mike Lavacot Thursday, May 16, at 2pm CT: Presentation on Vitamin D and Calcium by Mike Lavacot Saturday, May 18: Exercise Session at 10am CT; Open Forum/Best ..read more

Bone Buddies Virtual Support Group: April 2024 Schedule Join the Bone Buddies Online Virtual Support Group this April! Weekly sessions cover topics ranging from diet, exercise, treatment, and more! TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: CONFIRMATION COMING SOON Saturday, April 6: Exercise Session at 10am CT; Open Forum/Best Practices and/or Presentation Review at 11am CT Saturday, April 13, at 10am CT: Regular Monthly Meeting Thursday, April 18, at 2pm CT: Healthy Eating Q&A Saturday, April 20: Exercise Session at 10am CT; Open Forum/Best Practices and/or Presentation Review at 11am CT Saturday, Ap ..read more

Steps for Strong Bones: How Exercise Helps Prevent Diabetes & Bone Loss Thanks to everyone who was able to join us for our monthly Steps to Strong Bones™ session on March 4th! It was wonderful to have everyone’s participation as we discussed How Exercise Helps Prevent Diabetes & Bone Loss with Karen Kemmis, DPT, MS, PT, RN, GCS, CDCES, FADCES. Below are the resources from the March 4th program. meeting recording slide presentation ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Speaking the language of diabetes: https://www.adces.org/docs/default-source/practice/educator-tools/HCP-diabetes-language-guida ..read more

NEW bone buddies support group in everett, washington Description: A support group for those concerned about bone loss and the risk of fractures. Meeting Dates: The first Thursday of each month at 1pm Pacific Time. The first meeting will take place on May 2, 2024. Meeting Location: Caral Gipson Center, 3025 Lombard Ave, Everett, WA 98201 Contact: Elaine Henderson at eshenderson214@gmail.com Benefits of Joining a Support Group Joining a support group can be a transformative experience for those living with osteoporosis. Groups offer a unique platform to gain valuable insights and practical tips ..read more