Dr Cory Couillard

Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net The number of older persons - defined as aged 60 and over - are growing in virtually every country. There were an estimated 605 million older persons in 2002 and the number of older persons worldwide is expected to reach more than 1.2 billion by 2025. The vast numbers of the aging population is creating a dramatic change in how healthcare professionals view, manage and deliver services.  Prevention and lifestyle modification is proving to be the most effective mechanism to managing one of the leading health condition in aging females – menopause.  Women comprise the majority of the older population in virtually every country, largely because women live longer than men. However, women also tend to manage and take better care of their health.  1 in 3 at risk of fractures Menopause creates special nutritional needs and lifestyle modification techniques to ensure hormonal balance, strong bones, effectiv...