Resources
You can find many resources to support your osteoporosis journey.
General information
| Resource | Source | Format |
|---|---|---|
| About osteoporosis | Osteoporosis Canada | Webpage |
| Active Aging Canada blog | Active Aging Canada | Blog |
| Bone health | Osteoporosis Canada | Webpage |
| Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network | Osteoporosis Canada | Webpage |
| Candian Continence Foundation | Canadian Continence | Webpage |
| Conserving your energy | Alberta Health Services | Class |
| Energy management | Alberta Health Services | Class |
| MelioGuide | MelioGuide | Webpage |
| Northern Alberta Osteoporosis Program online classes | Northern Osteoporosis Program | Class |
| Osteoporosis and bone health | Alberta Health Services | Class |
| Support groups | Osteoporosis Canada | Webpage |
Safety
| Resource | Source | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Falling safely | Texas Woman's University | Webpage |
| Falls Prevention Exercise Program | GiveFit | Video |
| Finding Balance | Finding Balance | Webpage |
| Getting up and down from the floor | Alberta Health Services | Video |
| How to fall safely | WikiHow | Webpage |
| How to safely do everyday activities | Osteoporosis Canada | Webpage |
| How to safely lift or carry a child | MelioGuide | Video |
| How to walk on ice | Alberta Health Services | Video |
Exercise
| Resource | Source | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 8-week fitness program for seniors | West Edmonton Seniors Activity Centre | Video |
| Exercise and osteoporosis | Osteoporosis Canada | Video |
| Get active, stay active | Alberta Health Services | Video |
| Grey Nuns Community Hospital virtual osteoporosis exercise class | Covenant Health | Class |
| Movement moments | Alberta Health Services | Video |
| Rx to Get Active | Prescription to Get Active | Webpage |
| Staying active and exercising with osteoporosis | Alberta Health Services | Class |
| STEP Forward Program | Central Lions Association | Class |
| Walking programs | Volkssport Association of Alberta | Webpage |
Nutrition
| Resource | Source | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Eating well for good health | Alberta Health Services | Class |
| Reading food labels | Alberta Health Services | Class |
Contacts and directories
| Resource | Source | Format |
|---|---|---|
| BoneFit certified providers | BoneFit | Directory |
| Find an occupational therapist | Alberta College of Occupational Therapists | Directory |
| Find a physiotherapist | College of Physical Therapists of Alberta |
Directory |
| Health Link (811) | Alberta Health Services | Advice and help line (phone) |
| Rehabilitation Advice Line | Alberta Health Services | Advice and help line (phone) |