Fall Prevention for Health ProfessionalsBone Health

Assessment

• Calcium Calculators:
  • BC Dairy Association
  • Osteoporosis Canada
• Assessment Tools:
  • CAROC
  • FRAX

Interventions

• Consider a referral for a nutritional assessment
• Supplement at least 800 IU vitamin D and calcium daily
• If ongoing fall risk – consider bone mineral density assesswment (BMD). If bone density indicates osteoporosis or if history of fragility then treat osteoporosis

Resources:

• Putting the Brakes on Breaks – Bone Health Workbook
• Osteoporosis Canada
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines 2010
  • Quick Reference Guide 2010
  • Clinical Tools and Resources 2010
• CAROC Assessment of 10-Year Fracture Risk
• Support patient questions on Osteoporosis – CGS Article
• Safer Healthcare Now! Falls Getting Started Kit. Reducing Falls and Injuries from Falls (pages 64-67)