Osteoporosis: What Families Should Know

Bone health, osteoporosis and aging: how to stay strong, steady and independent.

Physical therapist Dr. Lisa Moore joins hosts MB and Roy to explain what osteoporosis really means, why bone density matters and how fracture prevention connects to strength, balance, posture, nutrition and confidence. She also shares when to ask about a DEXA scan, why calcium and protein matter and how resistance training and dynamic balance work can help protect mobility as we age.

In this episode:

• What osteoporosis is and why fractures are the real concern
• When to think about bone density testing
• How calcium, vitamin D, protein and lifestyle affect bone health
• Why strength training, balance training, posture and impact exercise matter
• How to support a loved one without nagging them
• Why staying mobile helps keep your world from getting smaller

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CHAPTERS

00:00 — Why bone health matters as we age 00:37 — Meet Dr. Lisa Moore 02:01 — When to get a bone density test 02:58 — What osteoporosis actually means 04:49 — Why fractures are the real concern 06:04 — How a diagnosis can create fear 07:19 — Moving through the fear bridge 09:21 — Nutrition and lifestyle for stronger bones 12:04 — Why protein matters for aging 15:34 — The Brickhouse Bones approach 18:34 — Why getting off the floor matters 19:26 — When to work with a specialist 21:27 — Managing osteoporosis day to day 25:25 — Supporting a loved one without nagging 30:53 — Bone health exercises that help

RESOURCES

• Brookdale Senior Living — https://www.brookdale.com
• Dr. Lisa Moore — https://drlisamooredpt.com