Bone Talk

Helen and Michelle, a mother and daughter navigating osteoporosis together,
join BHOF CEO Claire Gill on the latest episode of Bone Talk. What began as
a fall at a summer concert became a turning point that reshaped how their
family thinks about bone health. Michelle initially believed her arm could
not really be broken after what seemed like a minor fall, but X-rays
confirmed the fracture and forced her to reconsider something she had long
associated with much older women. Together, Helen and Michelle discuss the
role of family history, the importance of self-advocacy, and why bone
health should be part of family conversations long before a fracture
occurs.

On this episode of Bone Talk, Claire Gill sits down with Dr. Jaimo Ahn, an
orthopedic trauma surgeon specializing in hip, pelvic, and complex fracture
care, to discuss why hip fractures are far more serious than many people
realize—and what patients and families need to know immediately after a
fall.

On this episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill sits down with physical
therapist and bone health specialist Kavita Patel for an in-depth
conversation on fall prevention—one of the most critical and often
overlooked aspects of bone health and osteoporosis care. With decades of
clinical experience, Kavita shares why preventing falls is just as
important as treating fractures, and how small, practical changes can
significantly reduce risk while helping people stay active and independent.

On this episode of BoneTalk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill talks with Natasha
Williams, CEO of Phoenix Hipwear and a member of BHOF’s Corporate Advisory
Roundtable. For more than a decade, Natasha has led innovations in hip
fracture prevention, starting with a soft hip protector that became New
Zealand’s market leader and a preferred choice in U.S. senior care
communities. Most recently, she and her team launched Phoenix Hipwear
Active, designed for women 55+ who want to stay active through walking,
hiking, biking, traveling, and pickleball while reducing their fracture
risk. Claire and Natasha discuss this new product, the technology behind
it, and how it’s helping women protect their independence and live vibrant,
active lives.

On this inspiring episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill welcomes
author, advocate, and former BHOF trustee Barbara Hannah Grufferman to
share how walking can help transform bone health, boost connections, and
reshape how we age. After a wake-up call about her own low bone density,
Barbara became a passionate advocate for movement, aging well, and building
community. She’s completed 17 marathons since turning 50 and now serves as
Special Advisor to the BHOF Board and Team Captain of the Be Bone Strong™
initiative, leading efforts to launch walking clubs nationwide while
proving that fitness can be fun, inclusive, and doable at any age.