Review Article

Management of Osteoporosis Among Home Health and Long-Term Care Patients with a Prior Fracture

Key PointsDiagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and fractures among nursing home and home health care patients is commonly overlooked.Treatment with calcium and vitamin D has been associated with decreased fall and fracture risk. However, those with a history of fracture or osteoporosis should also be treated with prescription osteoporosis therapy.Among…