Shelly is from Massachusetts in the United States and lives with osteoporosis. She shares her journey living with this condition and how she views it as something she lives with and not something that controls her life. Shelly also discusses various risks associated with osteoporosis and the importance of education through programs like this and support groups. She also talks about ways to strengthen and maintain bone health so that you are able to maintain or achieve a more active lifestyle and live the life you want to live.  

About The Strong Bones & Me Patient Story Series: The Strong Bones & Me Patient Story Series aims to raise awareness on osteoporosis, fracture prevention and post-fracture care by sharing real-life stories from people affected by osteoporosis and providers who treat them. They will share their experience living with the condition, its effects, methods of prevention and care in order to help inform and educate others so that living with osteoporosis can still mean living fully, actively and well.