Build Your Bones
- Length
- 1.5 hours once a week for 7 weeks
- Language
- English
- Event Format
- In-Person
About the In-Person Workshop
Build Your Bones is a program series designed for adults interested in preventing osteoporosis and maintaining bone health. During these classes, you will learn strategies for strengthening your bones and explore medical interventions available for those diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Trained Penn State Extension educators will lead interactive presentations addressing:
- The basics of osteoporosis
- Tests available to diagnose osteoporosis
- Medications frequently prescribed for those diagnosed with osteoporosis
- Healthy eating tips to maximize bone health
- Fall prevention exercises and physical activity recommendations
- How to move safely with osteoporosis
- How to retain your independence
The Build Your Bones program is part of a research study, but participation in the research study is not required to join the weekly program. If participants choose to take part in the research study, they will be asked to complete study-related materials.
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
This program is for anyone:
- Who wants to learn more about preventing or managing osteoporosis
- Who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis
- Who is a family member or caregiver for someone with osteoporosis
- Important nutrition and health information to prevent and manage osteoporosis
- How to stay active and prevent falls
- How to retain independence while living with osteoporosis
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