Osteoporosis literally means 'porous bones'. Porous bones are also brittle bones which can break even after minor trauma. Sites commonly affected are the lower forearm near the wrist, the spine and the hip.
Osteoporosis is a common problem which is likely to increase in the years to come because of a rapidly aging population. The population in Singapore is going to become more aged in the next twenty years and osteoporosis will become an even more significant problem in future.
OSTA.pdf
Men with Osteoporosis2.doc
Osteoporosis Society (Singapore) is a non-profit organization. The society is registered and domiciled in Singapore under the charities act, 1994. The registered office of Osteoporosis Society (Singapore) is located at c/o Dept of Rheumatology and Immunology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Moulmein Road, Singapore 308433
The principal activities of the society is to promote public awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis through community services and activities, public forums and educational programmes.
Patients in need of:
1. Wheelchairs
2. Motorised Beds
3. Medical Subsidies
4. Transport for Rehabilitation treatment
5. Any other needs, on a case by case basis subject to approval by our Welfare Committee
welfare_guidelines.pdf
welfare_form.pdf
(For Application by Medical Social Worker only)
*Note
1) Ensure the applicants meet the criteria as listed in the guidelines before making any applications.
2) All welfare applications are strictly by postage only. Applications by fax will not be accepted.
OSTA_A4Sheet.pdf
OSTA-1.pdf
If you are a post-menopausal women, click on this chart to find out your risk of osteoporosis.
Download education panels on Osteoporosis. Available in English and Chinese
The society organises regular activities such as health talks to empower our members with knowledge and skills not only on the prevention and management of osteoporosis but on general health as well.
Members of the society would get to attend social and educational activities such as talks, seminars at discounted rate.
Refer to our CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES for the programmes which we have organized.
Memberships are divided into 4 categories. As listed below:
1. Ordinary members
Applicable to everyone (<60 years old) who are residing in Singapore and have interest to know more on health- related matters especially in the areas of osteoporosis.
2. Retiree members
Applicable to everyone (>60 years old ) who are residing in Singapore and have interest to know more on health- related matters especially in the areas of osteoporosis.
3. Life members
Applicable to everyone who are residing in Singapore and have interest to know more on health- related matters especially in the areas of osteoporosis.
4. Corporate members
Any suitable corporate body interested in the work of the Society and in the promotion of the awareness and prevention of osteoporosis may join the Osteoporosis Society (Singapore) as a corporate member. It is upon the decision of the committee to decide whether to award membership to the applicants. Corporate members shall not use their affiliation with the Association for commercial gain or product endorsement.
application form.pdf
Other Osteoporosis Societies overseas:
Other Useful Links:
Osteoporosis Society (Singapore)
Marine Parade Post Office
P O Box 648
Singapore 914405
Tel: 6345 3435
Fax: 6345 3730
Email your enquiries or questions to us
Some of the services provided by the Osteoporosis Society of Singapore include:
1. Educational Talks
2. Osteoporosis Risk Assessment and Screening
President
Dr Lau Tang Ching
Vice President
Dr Chionh Siok Bee
Treasurer
Ms Teng Gim Gee
Secretary
Ms Louisa Zhang
Committee Members
Dr Leonard Koh
Dr Manju Chandran
Maggie Chan
Nancy Chan
Steven Yong
Lena Lye
Auditors
Gabriel Ng and Co
Legal Advisor
T U Naidu and Co.
Committee members 2008 to 2010
Prof Lau Tang Ching
Vice-President
Louisa Zhang
Dr Tan Seang Beng
Dr Teng Gim Gee
Nancy Chen
osteo audit report.pdf