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I wonder what they see when they look back at me. I hope they see someone who lives
life to its fullest and is doing everything she can to make life good for those she loves most.
I hope they see a vibrant, active grandma who is ready, willing and able to accept a
challenge to climb a hill or compete in a lively game of hide-and-seek.
I loved my grandmother dearly, but that’s definitely not what I saw. It saddens me
to remember that she moved slowly and was hunched over. I recently realized it was the
result of osteoporosis that had been undiagnosed and untreated, as medical science
hadn’t come that far yet.
Now that we know more and have effective treatments on our side, we can play a greater role in
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helping to change the way women in America age. Every woman should play an active role
in managing her bone health in order to help prevent osteoporosis from negatively impacting
her life. It’s a matter of altering attitudes about what this stage of life is all about
and arming women with knowledge upon which they can act.
I can only hope that if we start this revolution now, by the time Isabel and Sophie are
grandmas, they’ll be tying their laces for a tennis match or a game of tag with
their own grandchildren. I hope their generation will know even more about the health
hurdles ahead and will take concrete steps to either help prevent or treat them.
Wouldn’t it be great if this mindset becomes nothing out of the ordinary,
but rather, just a normal part of aging in America? What a beautiful view that would be.
Until next time, keep well and stay strong.
Look for Sally’s next journal entry in August, as well as other periodic additional information on managing postmenopausal osteoporosis. Talk to your doctor about how to manage your bone health, including diet, exercise, and treatment options.
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