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Brochure, DVD
Manteniéndose Firme: Prevención y Tratamiento de la Osteoporosis, Materiales para Taller
In order to educate women recently diagnosed or at risk for osteoporosis about the disease, the Alliance for Aging Research created this workshop kit. This translated kit assists community and health groups in hosting workshops that teach Spanish-speaking women how to best manage their prevention and/or treatment, and empower them to communicate with their doctor.
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Brochure
Manteniéndose Firme: Prevención y Tratamiento de la Osteoporosis, GuÃa para LÃderes
El propósito de este taller es educar a mujeres que recientemente fueron diagnosticadas con, o están en riesgo de sufrir de osteoporosis, sobre esta enfermedad. La información administrada en este taller ayudará a las articipantes a entender más todo lo referente a la osteoporosis, sus factores de riesgo, diagnóstico, y tratamiento.Tambien ayudará a las participantes a aprender a prevenir la enfermedad o, para aquellas que ya han sido diagnosticadas, a vivir con la enfermedad y mantener una buena calidad de vida. En definitiva, esta información ayudará a las mujeres a manejar mejor la prevención y/o tratamiento de esta enfermedad, y ayudará a equiparlas y darles los medios para poder comunicarse con su personal médico.
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Brochure
Manteniéndose Firme: Prevención y Tratamiento de la Osteoporosis
Una de cada dos mujeres en Estados Unidos de más de 50 años de edad sufrirá durante su vida una fractura debido a la osteoporosis. Estas fracturas son un problema grave, ya que pueden limitar su independencia y su nivel de actividad por muchos años.
Usted puede protegerse de la osteoporosis. Si aprende todo lo posible sobre este problema, si adopta medidas preventivas y habla con su personal médico sobre los tratamientos, podrá proteger la salud de sus huesos y conservar su independencia.
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Alliance Views
Battling Health Disparities: Closing the Gaps
Thanks to enormous advances in public health and exciting breakthroughs in medical innovation, over the past century Americans have seen dramatic gains in health and longevity. The United States currently spends more on health care than any other nation and for most people, this means access to one of the best health care systems in the world. Unfortunately, it doesn’t benefit all people equally and the reality is that most minorities have less access to care, fewer options for prevention and treatment, and higher rates of disease and illness.
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Report
2009 Task Force on Aging Research Funding
The 2009 Task Force on Aging Research Funding--more than 65 non-partisan disease groups, patient advocates, and foundations--urges Congress and the President to restore a national commitment to medical research on behalf of America's aging population. This year's report of the Task Force calls for a at least a 7% increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2010. It also presents data on the burden of diseases and conditions that predominately affect older Americans, highlights the emerging research the NIH is doing to decrease these burdens, and serves as a resource for policymakers working to establish the funding levels necessary to advance healthy aging.
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Document
Bone Health of Americans is in Jeopardy
In an Alliance for Aging Research, National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) joint briefing, Dr. Joan Lappe presented on the human burden of osteoporosis and the need for continued research into prevention and treatment options. Her slides are available here.
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Document
The Value of Innovation in Osteoporosis
In an Alliance for Aging Research, National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) joint briefing, Rachael Fleurence, PhD, presented on the current economic burden of osteoporosis and the value of innovation in reducing that burden. Her slides are available here.
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Brochure, Report
The Silver Book: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation--Osteoporosis
The first volume of The Silver Book was launched in 2006 and has quickly become a trusted resource for health policy practitioners. The Silver Book®: Osteoporosis includes charts, statistics, and key findings that together paint a comprehensive picture of the burden of osteoporosis and the tremendous potential of innovation. Much of the data focuses on the older population—those most at risk for osteoporosis-related fractures.
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Document
Standing Strong: Preventing Osteoporosis Podcast
What foods are good for your bones and which ones may be hurting them? What exercise is best for warding off weak bones? When should you start getting your bones scanned?
Find out the answers and get other interesting tips on prevention and treatment in this podcast with Dr. Michelle Bellantoni from Johns Hopkins University. An expert in osteoporosis, Dr. Bellantoni discusses the details of prevention and talks about some of the latest news and research on osteoporosis. To listen to this podcast, click
here.
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Brochure, Fact Sheet
Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment: Algorithm and Resources for Health Care Professionals
This laminated clipboard tool is an easy-to-use, go-to resource for physicians and other health care professionals. The tool includes treatment guidelines, a chart of FDA-approved osteoporosis medications, and tips on discussing prevention and risk factor reduction with patients. The treatment algorithm provides step-by-step diagnostic and treatment instructions based on a person's age, gender, and health status.
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Feature Article
Tools to Help Women Take Charge of Their Bone Health
Osteoporosis, also known as porous bone disease, is a silent disease; often the first symptom is a broken bone. It poses a serious risk to older, post-menopausal women, although men can develop the disease also. Ten million Americans have osteoporosis, and 34 million suffer from osteopenia or low bone mass, which increases the risk of developing osteoporosis. The aging of the baby boomer generation will boost these numbers to 52 million by 2010.
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Brochure
Standing Strong:
Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis - Workshop Materials
In order to educate women recently diagnosed or at risk for osteoporosis about the disease, the Alliance for Aging Research created this workshop kit. The kits assist community and health groups in hosting workshops that teach women how to best manage their prevention and/or treatment, and empower them to communicate with their doctor.
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Brochure
Standing Strong:
Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis - Leader's Guide
This leader's guide helps facilitate a workshop conducted by health care leaders, community outreach coordinators, etc.; and is aimed at women recently diagnosed with or at risk for osteoporosis. The workshop is designed to give participants a greater understanding of osteoporosis, its risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. The information helps women to best manage the prevention and/or treatment of this disease, and empowers them to communicate with their doctor. This leader's guide may also be purchased as part of the larger
Standing Strong: Preventing & Treating Osteoporosis - Workshop Kit.
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Brochure
Standing Strong:
Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis
This brochure provides information on standing strong against an osteoporosis diagnosis including:
- Knowing your risk factors,
- Staying strong through prevention,
- Taking charge through diagnosis,
- Fighting back through treatment, and
- Being your own health advocate by learning more.
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Report
2007 Task Force Report on Aging Research Funding
The 2007 Task Force on Aging Research Funding--more than 85 non-partisan disease groups, patient advocates, and foundations--urges Congress and the President to chart a better course for medical research on behalf of America's aging population. This year's report of the Task Force calls for a 6.7% increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2008. It also presents data on the burden of 27 diseases and conditions that predominately affect older Americans, highlights some of the exciting work the NIH is doing to decrease these burdens, and serves as a resource for policymakers working to establish the funding levels necessary to advance healthy aging.
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Fact Sheet
What Men Should Know About their Health
Men continue to struggle to manage many health concerns and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes are among the leading causes of death in men over 40. Read this fact sheet and learn more about some of the leading health conditions facing men today.
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Fact Sheet
Test Your Bone Knowledge
Answer true/false questions and rate your knowledge of osteoporosis.
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Brochure
Taking Charge of Osteoporosis:
A Guide for Patients Understanding Osteoporosis
This helpful tool provides patients with the information they need to understand, prevent, and treat osteoporosis. It also provides helpful tips on how to talk to your patient about the disease, as well as important resources for finding more information.
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Brochure
Talking With Your Patient About An Osteoporosis Diagnosis:
A Physician’s Guide
This guide presents information and suggestions on helping physicians work with their patients to develop a workable plan for facing the challenges of living with osteoporosis. The materials include tips for talking with patients about the disease, sample conversations, and helpful resources to direct patients to for additional information.
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Feature Article
Woman's Breaking Point
A new national survey reveals too many physicians misread or do not even ask about the fears of their osteoporosis patients and inferentially suggests this may be one more reason why many patients do not stick with their medications.
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Testimony
Statement by Alliance for Aging Research Senior Director Debbie Zeldow before the Food and Drug Administration Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committe Meeting, concerning Eli Lilly and Company's bone formation drug, Forteo
My name is Deborah Zeldow, and I am the Senior Director of the Alliance for Aging Research. Thank you for the opportunity to come before this committee today to address the promising findings of Forteoâ„¢ (teriparatide, Lilly), Eli Lilly and Company's bone formation drug.
