Resources in English

Osteoporosis Canada currently produces publications in various languages. See below for English versions. 

For French versions, click here.

For multilingual versions, click here
 

Booklets

Living Well with Osteoporosis
	Intended for those who have just learned that they have osteoporosis and those who may still have questions about how to manage this disease. Contains the collective wisdom of other individuals who have adjusted to their diagnosis and now live full and active lives.

Fact Sheets

Activity For Healthy Bones			Nutrition *Newly Updated*
	This two-page fact sheet discusses the types of activity needed for healthy bones throughout the life cycle: for building bone mass, for muscle strength, for balance and coordination and for posture. Also provides guidelines for frequency and duration.			This six-page fact sheet focuses on the importance of nutrition in maintaining and building healthy and strong bones. Contains detailed information on the recommended daily calcium intake for various age groups, information on vitamin D requirements and much more.
Diagnosis *Newly Updated*			Drug Treatments *Newly Updated*
	This four-page fact sheet focuses on the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Contains detailed information on assessing your risk.			This four-page fact sheet focuses on medications used to treat osteoporosis. Contains detailed information on available medications, including effectiveness, who can take the drug, how it is taken and possible side effects.
Men & Osteoporosis*Newly Updated*			Osteoporosis And Osteoarthritis
	This two-page fact sheet focuses on men and osteoporosis. Includes information on risk factors for fracture, secondary causes of bone loss and treatment. Also presents a story of a man living with osteoporosis.			This two-page fact sheet focuses on the differences between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Includes information on the symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors and treatment for both diseases.
Physical Activity			Secondary Osteoporosis
	This two-page fact sheet focuses on the benefits and necessity of physical activity for those living with or without osteoporosis. Includes detailed information on how bone is formed and how physical activity affects the bone. Also discusses the importance of physical activity to improve balance, coordination and posture.			This four-page fact sheet focuses on secondary osteoporosis, which occurs as a result of the treatment of another disease or condition, or the condition itself. Includes information on glucocorticoids, other medications and medical conditions that contribute to secondary osteoporosis and how to minimize the effects.
Your Guide To Strong Bones *Newly Updated*
	This two-page guide focuses on ways to keep your bones strong, touching on nutrition, exercise, vitamin supplements, medication, and more. Also includes a great guide to calcium content in common foods.

Brochures

Make your FIRST break your LAST *New*
	This new brochure alerts Canadians to the fact that a broken bone may be a warning sign of osteoporosis. Take action - to reduce your risk of fractures, see your doctor and take this brochure with you!
Osteoporosis Bisphosphonate Medications, Dental Health and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw			We Live Well with Osteoporosis - You Can Too - COPN Connects!
	What you need to know about Osteoporosis bisphophonate medications, dental health and osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ).			COPN (Canadian Osteoporosis Patient Network) is a person-centred network whose vision is that women and men affected by osteoporosis live well and safely. This brochure outlines the benefits of connecting to COPN.
Do you think about their bones?			Helping You Take Care of Your Bones
	During childhood and teen years we build bones to last the rest of our lives. Lifestyle makes a difference! Help your children build their best bones now!			An introduction to Osteoporosis Canada and the resources the organization has available: education and information for the public, resources for health professionals, support for research and individual and group support.
National Membership Program			Speaking of Bones
	As a member of the Osteoporosis Canada, you will receive access to up-to-date information on osteoporosis, notice of educational and support activities in your community, a 10% discount on DVDs, an opportunity to support a national organization that makes a difference in the lives of individuals with this disease as well as the important privilege of voting at the organization's annual general meetings as well as the right to hold office within the organization.			Outlines the Speaking of Bones program, which provides speakers to organizations such as community groups and local businesses.
Volunteers Are the Backbone
	Inspiring brochure outlines benefits and rewards of volunteering in general, and with Osteoporosis Canada in particular, as well as the impact of osteoporosis in financial and human terms.

For PDF versions of our multilingual fact sheets, please click here.