At age 35, Alice was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. In 2004, just after turning 49, her bone mineral density (BMD) scored a - 4.5; a score expected from someone in her 90s.
As one of the country's fastest growing epidemics, osteoporosis is just beginning to receive the public attention it deserves. Due to her age and the severity of her osteoporosis, Alice wants to speak out, draw awareness to the disease and its causes and encourage people to see their family doctor and get a bone density test. It is her mission to increase awareness, education and encourage prevention.
Alice is an advocate for the National Osteoporosis Foundation. She holds monthly meetings in her community that are open to the public and free of charge. Alice is the author of “Living Day To Day With Severe Osteoporosis.”
Alice recalls how she found out she has osteoporosis.
August 10, 2009 - 3:50pm
Alice discusses how she manages her severe osteoporosis and the fear that it creates.
August 10, 2009 - 3:40pm
Alice explains if exercise increases her bone strength.
August 10, 2009 - 3:26pm
Alice discusses the link between her hysterectomy and her osteoporosis.
August 10, 2009 - 3:17pm
Alice advises women on what they should ask their doctors about bone health.
August 10, 2009 - 3:06pm
Alice recalls the positive changes that have taken place since her osteoporosis diagnosis.
August 10, 2009 - 2:52pm
Alice discusses how women can benefit from osteoporosis support groups.
August 10, 2009 - 2:43pm
Alice discusses why some women deny the idea that they have osteoporosis.
August 10, 2009 - 2:33pm
Alice explains how she works daily to control her osteoporosis.
August 10, 2009 - 2:21pm
Alice discusses what motivates her to advocate for women with osteoporosis.
August 10, 2009 - 2:10pm
Alice counsels osteoporosis patients that are too proud to use a cane or a walker.
August 10, 2009 - 1:47pm
Alice recalls the injuries she has incurred due to her osteoporosis.
August 10, 2009 - 1:26pm
Alice discusses the advice she has for women who have broken bones due to osteoporosis.
August 10, 2009 - 1:12pm
Alice explains how women can find osteoporosis support groups in their area and join the cause to fight this condition.
August 10, 2009 - 11:37am
