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Show Senior & Health January 25, 2008 The Summit County Bee Summit County Health Dept. North Summit Osteoporosis…Beatable and Treatable It’s Beatable…It’s Treatable is the new campaign message for the National Osteoporosis Foundation. In Utah, the message is already a reality for many of the 55,000 people diagnosed with the disease. The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) has released a report outlining the results of a 2006 survey that asked several questions about osteoporosis, a degenerative disease that leaves bones prone to fracture. According to the 2006 Utah Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) of Utahns age 50 and older, females were about seven times more likely than males to have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Women can lose up to 20 percent of their bone mass in the five to seven years following menopause, making them more susceptible to the disease. Of those diagnosed, more than half of both sexes reported taking prescription medicine for osteoporosis. The survey also found that fewer men reported that they had ever had a bone density test than females. This difference in testing rates may be due to insurance plans that don’t cover the cost of screening for men. “Sex, age and an individual’s measure of body fat, based on height and weight, all play a critical role in determining risk for osteoporosis,” said Kevin Condra, spokesperson for the UDOH Violence and Injury Prevention Program. Individuals over age 50 are encouraged to consult their physician about whether a bone density screening test is appropriate and, if they have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, to ask whether medication could help treat the condition. Other efforts that can be useful in treating the disease include: • A healthy lifestyle with no smoking or excessive alcohol intake • Participating in weight bearing exercises • Bone density testing for postmenopausal women • A balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D • Eating foods high in vitamin D or taking a supplement By 2020, one in two Americans aged 50 years or older will be at risk for fractures from osteoporosis or low bone mass. “Most fractures among older adults are caused by falls and in Utah falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury among older adults,” said Condra. UDOH recommends the following tips to lower your risk of falls: Work with health care providers to assess medical risks for falling, including: • Have an annual physical exam and an annual eye exam Page A7 • Review medications for possible side effects and interactions • Be screened for osteoporosis and, if recommended by a doctor, begin a strengthening/exercising program. • Check your home for hazards and correct problems as necessary, including: • Unstable furniture and loose throw rugs • Slippery bathroom mats • Loose or missing stair railings • Poor lighting, electrical cords in walkways, and clutter • Lack of grab bars near toilets and in tubs/showers. Be very selective when choosing footwear: • Flat shoes with sturdy, non-slip soles and good ankle support are best • Slippers are too unstable and should not be worn • Wearing socks without shoes is dangerous, especially on wood, tile or other smooth surfaces • Avoid shoes with heels and replace old or poorly-fitting shoes. BRFSS is a state-based system of telephone surveys that collect information on health risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and health care access primarily related to chronic disease and injury. For more information on how to falls, visit prevent http://www.health.utah.gov/vipp/old erAdults/falls.html Go Classifieds! It Pays! 336-5501 Senior Citizens by Louise Wallace It’s snowing again this Monday morning but, since I don’t have any particular plans and can stay inside, it’s okay by me. However, when Wednesday rolls around, I hope the day will be sunny so all you hardy people can meet at the Center. One lady told me last week that she doesn’t think we get nearly as much snow these days as we did in our younger years. I think we probably do, but with the modern equipment, it is removed right away. These last storms sure have left big piles though and walking on the icy sidewalks is treacherous to these older feet, dangerous too, so do be careful. I remember when I was a kid we were snowed in for nineteen days straight. It was back in 1932 and my brother, Harold was born on Feb. 7. Dr. West came on snowshoes the seven miles from Idaho Falls to our place in lona, ID, to deliver the baby. He had to stay all night before making the long trip back, still on snowshoes. I imagine some of you folks have similar memories, too. So, do we or don’t we get more snow these days than we did years ago? Everything was pretty well back to normal on Wednesday. Louise Judd took charge and the band held a practice session. Chuck Grower had a fire going and the Center was warm and cozy. Friday, we had the pleasure of hearing Retired Commander, Clair Murdock who told us of some of his experiences while serving in the U.S. Navy. One thing he said that I remember goes something like this, “Some of you know the thrill of driving a high powered automobile at high speed down the highway. That thrill is nothing compared to driving a ship as big as a football field over the ocean waves. Now, that is a thrill.” Clair had a great career and is proud of his record as well he should be. He is grateful that he has had the opportunities that he has had during his lifetime. He not only has had a fulfilling career but has been blessed with a good wife and four children. One of his sons, Eric and his wife, Penny, was with us that day and it is obvious they think the world of their Dad. We thank him for sharing these memories with us and I feel that we know him better than we did before. We will have Senior Activity Day Saturday, Jan. 26, and we’ll leave the Center at 10:15 a.m. to attend the Hale Theatre and have our lunch at the Cracker Barrel. I’ll tell you about it next week. We are invited to share Senior Day at Legislature on Feb. 7. It’s all free, including transportation. We leave the Center at 9 a.m. and we will be able to tour the newly remodeled Capitol Building. Of course, there will be food and other activities which are just now being formulated for us. The deadline for RSVP is Jan. 24, so please do it right away. Our board meeting is on Jan. 25, and Kathy Wilde will be doing blood services for us on the 30th. We’re missing our friend, George Perkins. We know it is wise for him to stay home and not take a chance on picking up any vicious little viruses but we hope the weather will be nice and he will feel up to being back with us soon. We send congratulations to Eugene and Jocyle Darcey who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Their daughter, Jolene Christenson and family, hosted a lovely Open House in their honor at the Wanship Church on Saturday, the 19th. It was supposed to be a secret and it was up until the cat was let out of the bag when the open invitation came out in The Summit County Bee on Friday. It was my pleasure to be among the many, many friends who attended. We wish them well. We send sympathies to the family of Leone McQueen whose funeral will be on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Leone was 94 years of age. She was married nearly 34 years, widowed nearly 41 years and will be remembered as being a cheerful lady with a big smile. She led a good life and I bet she is happy to be with her sweetheart again. We should be happy for her, too. I want to share this little story with you. Hope you haven’t heard it before. A course of spa treatments had been recommended by her doctor for an elderly lady. To dispel her nervousness, the consultant told her, “Why, after a few weeks of this, you’ll be ten years younger.” “Oh, dear,” wailed the old lady, “it won’t affect my pension, will it?” Stay well, stay happy and I’ll see you next week. “Big News” is Coming To The Summit County Bee Coalville Health Center 82 North 50 East Coalville, UT Kamas Health Center 155 West 200 South Kamas, UT 435-336-4403 435-783-4385 9-5 M-F, 9-12 Sat. 8:30-4:30 M-F WAIN ALLEN M.D. FAAFP, DABFP JEANETTE R. 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