Osteoporosis, also called the “silent thief”, impacts men too!
During their lifetime, at least one in five Canadian men will suffer a broken bone from osteoporosis, a disease that can result in disfigurement, lowered self-esteem, reduction or loss of mobility and decreased independence – it may even lead to death. Lawrence McCaffrey is one of 113,000 Manitobans living with osteoporosis. McCaffrey suffered his first wrist and hip fractures at age 32, but due to the lack of information about men and osteoporosis, it was not until six years later that his doctor diagnosed McCaffrey with the disease. Osteoporosis can strike anyone at any age, so know your risks.
Contact the Manitoba Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada at 204-772-3498 or manitoba@osteoporosis.ca to register to attend our free Public Forum on Wednesday, November 5th at the Eastern Star Chalet in Charleswood.
