Bade Rong’s family connected with the community medical service of Enzhugong Hospital to provide health education on osteoporosis to help the elders “keep their bones”. (Provided by Bade Rong’s House in Taoyuan City)
[The Epoch Times, March 23, 2023](Reported by Epoch Times reporter Xu Naiyi, Taiwan Taoyuan) The World Health Organization pointed out that osteoporosis is the second most important epidemic disease in the world following coronary heart disease. According to a survey by the National Health Service, osteoporosis is the fourth most common chronic disease among people over the age of 65. Recent studies have also shown that the incidence of hip fractures in Taiwan ranks first in Asia and ninth in the world.
Bade Rong’s family invited Zhang Junting pharmacist from Enzhugong Hospital to conduct a group health education course on “Knowledge of Osteoporosis” to enhance residents’ elders’ awareness of osteoporosis. The family will then conduct a bone density examination at the end of March, which will not only strengthen residents’ awareness of health education , It is even more necessary to take practical testing actions to let residents know their physical condition.
Zhang Junting said that osteoporosis is quite common in the natural aging process, and it is also a disease of modern civilization. The speed of bone aging also occurs earlier than before. When we enter middle-aged and old age, the most feared thing is to fall. In case of bone fractures and fractures, The reduction in activity will lead to a decline in the quality of life. Therefore, from the perspective of preventive medicine, in addition to supplementing calcium and vitamin D to store bones early, it can also be combined with appropriate exercise to help reduce osteoporosis and reduce the risk of falls.
In addition, it is also necessary to regularly check the bone condition and discuss with specialist doctors how to actively treat and maintain it. Only by taking a multi-pronged approach can we maintain bone health. Mama Hu, who attended the lecture, said that she is a high-risk group for osteoporosis. After attending the class, she realized that osteoporosis is not only to prevent fractures, but also requires active medication.
Feng Shijun, director of the Bade Rong family, said that the elderly are a high-risk group for osteoporosis, and women are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis than men. The residents of the house are all elderly people, including 130 female residents. This lecture is very important for the Rong family. Residents’ awareness of health is particularly important. It is hoped that through lectures, elders can receive regular bone density checks, early detection, early treatment, positive face, and decisive treatment. Don’t wait for a fall and fracture to find out that you have a problem. I hope that the elders will live healthier and more energetic in the Rong family. ◇
Zhe Ren Editor: Huang Shan