Man's Guide to Healthy Aging

Edward H. Thompson, Jr., is professor emeritus of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross. Lenard W. Kaye is a professor of social work and director of the Center on Aging at the University of Maine.

It provides not just information,... but also a distinctive way of thinking about the health of aging men. This book does not just reproduce the same information that is available in similar guides, and it should be useful to both men and their families in addressing their health problems. -- Christian Perring Metapsychology This book is the perfect gift for the man who seemingly has everything except maybe a handle on his own health... It's a worthwhile investment in your male loved ones' health and life. Husbands, sons and anyone else you love will be sure to benefit from the wisdom between these pages. -- Carol Higgins Taylor Bangor Daily News A helpful, upbeat guide that covers major health problems, preventative care, and social and spiritual concerns that contribute to good health... A valuable resource for all middle-aged and older men. Publishers Weekly Covers almost everything you need to know, but might be afraid to ask, about keeping fit mentally, physically, socially, intellectually and sexually through the decades. Wall Street Journal An excellent, authoritative head-to-toe guide for men (40 years and older) who want to stay healthy. Much of the advice deals with long-term habits of diet, exercise, and relationships that younger men will benefit from changing before they lead to problems. This is also a good read for women who want to keep the men in their lives healthy. Library Journal While the book is packed with information, it is written for the layman, with charts and graphs to make things even easier to digest. -- Dave Greenslit Worcester Telegram & Gazette Although the title says otherwise, there are many things in this top book on health aging that applies to both sexes. The Senior List The good news is that even a man who has ignored his health for most, if not all of his life, can by making major changes in his daily routine and reversing destructive habits, can generally earn back years he might otherwise have lost. -- Brian Goslow Fifty Plus Advocate This guide is an exhaustive review of current research into health ageing from a man's perspective, carried out over four years and vetted by medical professionals. -- Graham Clifford Independent IE Men would live happier, longer lives if they were better informed about how to look after themselves after 40. The Times This is a well written book that is easy to pick up and get reading. The style and structure allow you to look for things that you might want to know the answer to, or to browse through looking for bits of interest. -- Ibadete Fetahu Nursing Times

• 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