original_query: What is senile osteoporosis and how is it classified as a geriatric syndrome?
query: What is senile osteoporosis and how is it classified as a geriatric syndrome?
answer: Senile osteoporosis is a geriatric syndrome characterized by bone loss due to aging.  It's classified as a primary, involuntary, Type II osteoporosis, affecting men and women over 70, and is associated with vitamin D deficiency, impaired calcium absorption, and increased parathyroid hormone.