Companion Care | Dayton, OH | Golden Heart Senior Care
Stay At Home with Compassionate Care

Main | 5335 Far Hills Ave # 224 Dayton, OH 45429  |  (937) 528-1962  |  North Dayton: ​(937) 203-8366  |

Mason/West Chester | 991 Reading Rd #3, Mason, OH, 45040  |  (513) 273-7056  |

Stay At Home with Compassionate Care

Main | 5335 Far Hills Ave # 224 Dayton, OH 45429  |  (937) 528-1962  |  North Dayton: ​(937) 203-8366  |

Mason/West Chester | 991 Reading Rd #3, Mason, OH, 45040  |  (513) 273-7056  |

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(937) 528-1962

Combat Osteoporosis with Companion Care

Your mother may be at risk for osteoporosis. This arthritic condition is common in senior women age fifty and older.companion care Osteoporosis is an illness that can cause mom’s bones to become soft and fragile. The weakened bones can lead to stress fractures if not treated and may develop into significant breaks due to a bump, slip, or fall. Statistics show that twenty percent of older women develop this condition, and many become sedentary for fear of injury. If your loved one is living alone or needs assistance, companion care may be a benefit.

Your mother need not be an invalid if she is diagnosed with this condition. It is imperative that she is under the care of a medical team that understands and treats osteoporosis. Companion care may serve as a support system as well as encourage and guide your parent through activities that are safe. In fact, it’s suggested that not only should your mother be cautious and protect her bones she should also have her eyes checked regularly. Poor eyesight can create imbalance when your mother gets up, moves and walks. A clear vision will help your parent with balance issues, which is one less risk for falling.

Companion care may also recommend a more stable shoe for mom. Improper fitting shoes can cause your loved one to trip, possibly creating a bruise that affects the bone. It will be crucial for your mother to wear hard sole, flat shoes that fit correctly to help her maintain balance. Your mother may want to wear fashionable high heels, but if she is not steady on her feet, she could fall and create a fracture. Medication may also make mom tired and dizzy; additional precautions may need to be considered, including changing to another drug. It is also important to keep her Dayton, OH area home hazard-free, and companion care will be helpful in this area. Also, companion care providers will encourage movement and exercise to strengthen the bones which are necessary for tissues in the body that surround the bone.


Main Office | 5335 Far Hills Ave # 224 Dayton, OH 45429

PH: (937) 528-1962 | FAX: 888-742-1146 | ContactUs@GoldenHeartOhio.com

Mason Office | 991 Reading Rd., #3, Mason, OH 45040-1360

PH: (513) 273-7056 | ContactUs@GoldenHeartOhio.com

Golden Heart Home Care of Dayton, OH and Mason, OH provides in home care and senior care to the following cities: Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Brookville, Centerville, Clayton, Dayton, Eaton, Englewood, Enon, Farmersville, Franklin, Germantown, Huber Heights, Kettering, Lebanon, Lewisburg, Mason, Miami Township, Miamisburg, Middletown, Monroe, Moraine, New Carlisle, Oakwood, Riverside, Springboro, Springfield, Sugarcreek Township, Sugarcreek, Tipp City, Troy, Union, Vandalia, Washington Township, Waynesville, West Carrollton, West Chester, West Milton, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Xenia, & Yellow Springs, Ohio