World Osteoporosis Day 20 October

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World Osteoporosis Day 20 October

Osteoporosis affects one in every two women and one in every three men over 60, making World Osteoporosis Day on 20 October an event relevant to us all.

We can all work towards the prevention of osteoporosis by getting adequate calcium, vitamin D and exercise .

For those already managing the symptoms of osteoporosis, such as chronic pain, disability and even loss of independence , Tunstall Healthcare provides solutions to assist people living with special conditions to maintain their independence in the home.

Tunstall’s 24 hour response centre allows people to make a quick and easy call when they need help.

Where possible, the response centre operator will speak with the resident to identify what assistance they need, such as a friend or family member to be contacted, after hours GP to be organised or ambulance to be called.

An alarm call for assistance can be initiated by a personal alarm pendant that the resident keeps with them at all times, or by other specialty sensors relevant to the residents’ condition, such as a fall detector or chair occupancy sensor.

Worn on the hip, the fall detector quickly detects a fall and initiates a call for assistance, preventing the resident from being left lying on the floor.

The chair occupancy sensor detects if the resident has not got up for long periods of time, suggesting they may be in pain and unable to get up and seek assistance.

Tunstall offers a range of solutions to help people living with osteoporosis to manage their condition and maintain their independence and safety in the home.

To find out more about osteoporosis visit www.osteoporosis.org.au.

To find out more about Tunstall Healthcare’s solutions for independence visit www.tunstallhealthcare.com.au or call 1300 760 333.

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