Bone Health & Osteoporosis Review for Older Adults

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 Good bone health is important for maintaining mobility and independence and reducing the risk of fractures. As we get older, bones can become weaker and the risk of fragility fractures increases, sometimes after only a minor fall. Understanding the factors that affect bone strength can help identify ways to reduce future fracture risk. 

 Risk-factors:

• Increasing age  
• Previous fragility fractures  
• Osteoporosis or low bone density  
• Reduced mobility or physical activity  
• Low calcium or vitamin D levels  
• Long-term use of certain medicines, particularly steroids  
• Smoking or excessive alcohol intake  
• Family history of osteoporosis  

 A bone health review considers your medical history, previous fractures, falls risk, medication and relevant investigations such as a DEXA scan where available. This can help identify whether further assessment or discussion about bone protection treatment may be appropriate. 

Based on individual circumstances, further assessment or treatment options should be discussed with your GP or an appropriate specialist service.

How Bucks Frailty Care can assist:

  Bucks Frailty Care offers a consultant geriatrician-led Bone Health Review for adults aged 65 and over. The consultation considers your medical history, previous fractures, falls risk, medication and available bone health investigations, with personalised advice and written recommendations. 

 Where appropriate, recommendations can be shared with your GP or healthcare team for further assessment, investigation or treatment. 

 Bucks Frailty Care provides an independent advisory service and does not replace your GP, NHS services or emergency care.