Senior Bone Health Calculator
Senior HealthAge-appropriate bone density support for seniors including calcium, vitamin D and exercise.
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Senior Bone Health Calculator
Assess your osteoporosis risk and get personalized recommendations for maintaining strong, healthy bones.
Your Bone Health Risk Assessment
Risk Factors Identified
✅ Protective Factors
Bone Health Supplement Recommendations
💡 Absorption Tips
- • Take calcium in divided doses (500mg or less at a time)
- • Vitamin D improves calcium absorption - take together
- • Vitamin K2 helps direct calcium to bones, not arteries
- • Magnesium is needed for vitamin D activation
Lifestyle Recommendations
🏋️ Exercise for Bone Health
🍽️ Dietary Focus
- 🥛 Dairy or fortified alternatives (3 servings/day)
- 🥬 Leafy greens (kale, bok choy, collards)
- 🐟 Fatty fish with bones (sardines, canned salmon)
- 🥜 Almonds, sesame seeds, fortified tofu
- 🍊 Vitamin C rich foods (for collagen)
Bone Density Testing (DEXA Scan)
What to expect: A DEXA scan is a quick, painless X-ray that measures bone density at the hip and spine. Results are reported as T-scores:
- • T-score ≥ -1.0: Normal bone density
- • T-score -1.0 to -2.5: Osteopenia (low bone mass)
- • T-score ≤ -2.5: Osteoporosis
Fall Prevention Checklist
🏠 Home Safety
- ☐ Remove loose rugs and clutter
- ☐ Install grab bars in bathroom
- ☐ Ensure good lighting throughout
- ☐ Secure electrical cords
- ☐ Use non-slip mats in shower/tub
👤 Personal Measures
- ☐ Regular vision checkups
- ☐ Review medications for dizziness side effects
- ☐ Wear supportive, non-slip footwear
- ☐ Balance exercises daily
- ☐ Rise slowly from sitting/lying
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer
This calculator provides a general risk assessment based on known osteoporosis risk factors. It is not a diagnostic tool. Only a DEXA bone density scan can diagnose osteoporosis. Consult with your healthcare provider about your bone health, especially if you have multiple risk factors or have experienced fractures. Supplement recommendations should be discussed with your doctor, particularly if you take medications or have kidney disease.
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Senior Bone Health
Maintain bone strength in later years.