Osteoporosis basically means weakening of the bones to the point where they can become brittle. This usually happens because our body’s ability to absorb vitamin D slowly reduces as we age. Osteoporosis generally affects people over the age of 40 and is very commonly found in women.
As for every age related condition, if you do your due diligence before you reach the “aged” stage, you can easily avoid or prolong the onset of many conditions. Eating well, getting enough rest, getting a good amount of early morning sunlight and staying relatively active can keep bone and joint ailments at bay in later years.
Tips for care:
- Wear good quality shoes that support your entire leg right from your heels to your knees.
- Do low impact cardio/aerobic exercises
- Incorporate a lot of green leafy vegetables and broth in your weekly meals.
2. Adult Incontinence
Adult incontinence is an embarrassing yet common condition that affects 51% of people over the age of 651. As we age our bladder muscles become weaker and don’t contract as well as they should. This leads to urine leaks and accidents that are beyond our physical control.
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Source: Adultdiapers.tv