Simsbury Resident to Present Program on Osteoporosis

Duncaster will present a free public program about osteoporosis and bone density on Thursday, August 18 at 3 p.m. The presentation is part of Duncaster's monthly series called "The Art and Science of Graceful Aging." The program will be held on Duncaster’s campus located at 40 Loeffler Road. Though the event is open to the public, pre-registration is required.

Dr. Jean Weigert M.D., FACR, CCD, will lead this presentation. She will talk about factors that put both women and men at risk for thinning bones. She will also explain and show how bone density is measured. In addition she will speak on how osteoporosis can be treated and goals for those who are at risk.

Dr. Weigert is a Board Certified Radiologist with 31 years of experience at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. She works in several fields including, mammography, radiology and bone densitometry. Additionally she is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist. She is nationally recognized for her involvement in bone densitometry as a radiologist over the past 20 years.

To register or get more information about Duncaster's Art and Science of Graceful Aging presentations contact Fran Kent at (860) 380-5006 or fKent@Duncaster.org.

About Duncaster Retirement Community

Duncaster, the Hartford area’s first LifeCare community, is located minutes from West Hartford and Simsbury in Bloomfield CT. This boutique Life Plan Community sits on 94 acres. While catering to the active and engaged in independent living neighborhoods, Duncaster also offers options for those seeking assisted living, memory care, long-term care and rehab services (all private) in intimate settings. Duncaster was voted the Best Retirement Community by readers of Harford Magazine and the Connecticut Law Tribune. Residents have a role in governance and sit on the board – a rare distinction. For more information, visit http://www.Duncaster.org or call (860) 380-5005.

About Hartford Hospital Senior Primary Care at Duncaster

This practice, located on the Duncaster campus, is staffed by board-certified geriatricians and advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in geriatrics and offers primary care for seniors as well as geriatric evaluation and management services for preventive medical services and/or complex, chronic medical conditions unique to seniors. The practice is open to seniors living in the general area as well as to Duncaster residents. Hartford Hospital Senior Primary Care at Duncaster is part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive health care network.