With this study and ongoing review of the information we gather as we treat people everyday, we hope to further our understanding of Alzheimer' s disease and to optimize the health of our patients. The concern about osteoporosis lies in the fractures that occur because of the weaker bones. More than one third of adult women in the general population will sustain a fracture in their lifetime secondary to osteoporosis. Men are also susceptible to osteoporosis but not as often as women are. There is some evidence that suggests that persons with Down syndrome are more at risk for osteoporosis.
Regular exercise is important.
Nutritional advice The Recommended Daily Allowance for vitamin D is 400 International Units. Some regular exposure to sunlight also helps. Exposure of our skin to sunlight converts a non-active form of dietary vitamin D to an active form. You can get vitamin D in your diet or, if you can not get enough in the diet, you can get it by taking supplements. Adequate calcium intake is also important.