Women with Osteoporosis: The Role of the Family and Service Community

Older women (n = 115) diagnosed with osteoporosis reported their major problems to be pain and inability to do housework. Most viewed their family as being supportive since they have had osteoporosis. They frequently received help from their children, with those who had lower incomes and specific fractures receiving the most help. The use of community services, however, was surprisingly low.