Explores all aspects of health as men reach middle age and beyond.
As they reach middle age, most men begin looking forward to "what's next." They gear up to experience renewed productivity and purpose and are more conscious of their health. A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging is an authoritative resource for them, and for older men, as well. In collaboration with a variety of medical experts, the authors provide a comprehensive guide to healthy aging from a man's perspective.
Edward H. Thompson, Jr., and Lenard W. Kaye—a medical sociologist and a gerontologist and social worker—offer invaluable information in four parts: • "Managing Our Lives" describes the actions men can take to stay healthy. Here is information about how to eat well, reduce stress, and stay active for better overall health.• "Mind and Body" considers how physical health and state of mind are connected. It explores sleep, drug and alcohol use, spirituality, and attitudes about appearance—and explains how all of these factors affect mental health. • "Bodily Health" examines how body systems function and what changes may occur as men age. It covers the body from head to toe and reviews how to manage chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart conditions. • "Living with Others" shows the importance of interacting with friends and family. Topics include sexual intimacy, friendship, and caregiving, as well as how men can make the best decisions about end-of-life issues for themselves and their loved ones.
Refuting the ageist stereotype that men spend their later years "winding down," this book will help men reinvent themselves once, twice, or more—by managing their health, creating new careers, and contributing their skills and experiences to their communities.
Edward H. Thompson, Jr., is professor emeritus of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross.
Table of Contents
AcknowledgmentsPart I: Managing Our Lives1. Men's Health and Healthy Aging2. Staying Active, with Elizabeth Conner3. Eating Well and Less, with Elizabeth Kayajian4. Psychology of Healthy Aging, with Clifford M. Singer5. Men's Stress and Health6. Social Health: Vital RelationshipsPart II: Mind and Body7. Sleep: A Necessity of Life, with Kristen Sutherland8. Appearances: Our Bodies, Head to Toe9. Getting in Touch with Your Spiritual Self, with David C. Wihry10. Alcohol and Drugs, with Kristianna Hall11. Holistic Medicine, with Kristianna HallPart III: Bodily Health12. Heart Health, with Katherine Guardinoand Stefanie Tedesco13. Cognitive Health: Memory and Memory Loss, with Elizabeth Conner and Alexandra Leichthammer14. Men and Diabetes, with Kaitlyn Barnes15. Genitourinary Matters and Sexual Health, with Kaitlyn Barnes16. Bone, Joint, and Muscle Health, with Alison Ashley17. Dental and Oral Health, with Bethany O'Dell18. Vision and Hearing, with Cynthia Stuen19. The CancersPart IV: Living with Others20. Sexual Intimacy, with Amanda Barusch21. Retirement22. Caregiving: Helping Others through Difficult Times23. End-of-Life Matters, with Stefanie TedescoAppendix: Places to Turn for More Information, with Jennifer A. Crittenden, Elisha M. Foss, and Lindsay DayNotesList of ContributorsList of ReviewersIndex