Fracture Risks for Women in Long‐Term Care: High Prevalence of Calcaneal Osteoporosis and Hypovitaminosis D

Abstract

Osteoporosis was prevalent but poorly documented in women living in the nursing home. Peripheral BMD measurements have the potential to improve the recognition and management of osteoporosis in women in long-term care facilities. The high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, even in those taking multivitamins, indicates that practical new approaches for vitamin D repletion in this population are urgently needed.