A man's guide to healthy aging : stay smart, strong, and active

Thompson, Edward H. Jr 1945- (Author). Kaye, Lenard W. (Added Author).

Summary: 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. This 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. 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781421410555 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1421410559 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781421410562 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1421410567 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781421410579 (electronic)
ISBN: 1421410575 (electronic)
Physical Description: print
x, 574 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Publisher: Baltimore : The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Managing our lives. Men's health and healthy aging ; Staying active / with Elizabeth Conner ; Eating well and less / with Elizabeth Kayajian ; Psychology of healthy aging / with Clifford M. Singer ; Men's stress and health ; Social health : vital relationships -- Mind and body. Sleep : a necessity of life / with Kristen Sutherland ; Appearances : our bodies, head to toe ; Getting in touch with your spiritual self / with David C. Wihry ; Alcohol and drugs / with Kristianna Hall ; Holistic medicine / with Kristianna Hall -- Bodily health. Heart health / with Katherine Guardino and Stefanie Tedesco ; Cognitive health : memory and memory loss / with Elizabeth Conner and Alexandra Leichthammer ; Men and diabetes / with Kaitlyn Barnes ; Genitourinary matters and sexual health / with Kaitlyn Barnes ; Bone, joint, and muscle health / with Alison Ashley ; Dental and oral health / with Bethany O'Dell ; Vision and hearing / with Cynthia Stuen ; The cancers -- Living with others. Sexual intimacy / with Amanda Barusch ; Retirement ; Caregiving : helping others through difficult times ; End-of-life matters / with Stefanie Tedesco -- Appendix. Places to turn for more information / with Jennifer A. Crittenden, Elisha M. Foss, and Lindsay Day.