aging – Talking About Men's Health

Bridging the Empathy Gap in Health: A Call for Mutual Understanding and Compassion

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024MHN EditorAging, Family, Family Issues, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Others, Parenting, Psychology, Relationships, Well-beingLeave a comment

By gathering men’s thoughts and feelings on what they observe during this stage, the goal is to foster a greater understanding of the emotional and relational aspects of menopause. Through research, Men’s Health Network seeks to highlight how men’s empathy and connection can evolve as they witness their partners or loved ones go through this life phase. Rather than viewing menopause as solely a women’s health issue, this research considers how it becomes a shared experience in many relationships, giving men an opportunity to reflect on their own roles, experiences, and feelings, ultimately building empathy on all fronts. Continue reading

Understanding Men’s Perspectives on Menopause: An Invitation to Join in on New Research

October 1, 2024October 2, 2024MHN EditorAging, Anxiety, Depression, Family, Family Issues, Fatherhood, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting, Psychology, Relationships, Research and Science, Well-beingLeave a comment

Menopause is a significant life stage for women, but it also impacts the men in their lives. Understanding how men experience this transition is crucial for developing support systems that work for both partners. Your participation could be the key to creating resources that will benefit couples facing this transition in the future. By sharing your experiences, you will help close the empathy gap and foster a culture where men and women feel equally supported during menopause.Continue reading

Nutrition as We Age: Healthy Eating with the Dietary Guidelines

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021Dana DeSilva, PhD, RDAging, Health, Nutrition, Well-beingLeave a comment

Good nutrition across the lifespan helps prevent chronic disease — and we know that it’s never too late to make improvements to support healthy aging. Older adults are at greater risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and cancer — as well as health conditions related to changes in muscle and bone mass, such...Continue reading

Guarding Against Elder Abuse

April 26, 2018March 16, 2018Armin BrottAgingLeave a comment

Dear Mr. Dad: I am 74 years old and handicapped. My 43-year-old daughter moved in to my house with her boyfriend and was supposed to help me with basic caregiving. But instead, the two of them have turned my house into a dump, destroying my furniture, damaging the walls, and more. I made the mistake...Continue reading

Not Bad Dad, Not Bad at All

July 4, 2017July 12, 2017Dr. Paul Turek, Medical ContributorAging, FatherhoodLeave a comment

It sent chills up my spine. I was smack in the middle of vasectomy reversal microsurgery when my surgical technician sitting opposite me blatted out: “Did you know my Dad just died?” I stopped what I was doing, looked around the operating microscope between us, and said “Really?” He said: ”No lie, drug overdose…age 53.” I...Continue reading

Sex in the 10th Decade

April 25, 2017April 19, 2017Dr. Paul Turek, Medical ContributorAging, SexLeave a comment

He was close to 90 years old and came to see me wondering whether he could still have sex. A widower for several decades, he had just met a “younger” woman, a sprite 75 year old, and he was feeling things he hadn’t felt for years. There was fire in his loins. What impressed me most about...Continue reading

As You Age, Knowledge Is Power: Educating Yourself on Healthcare and Diagnosis

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016Caroline JamesAgingLeave a comment

Educating yourself about your own health and any diagnosis you may receive is imperative these days, when there is so much information available and so many options. There must be some measure of trust between patient and doctor, but doing some research on your own and figuring out what’s right for you doesn’t mean you...Continue reading

Keeping Your Loved One Safe on the Road: Warning Signs and Driving Tips

August 18, 2016August 12, 2016Armin BrottOthers

It can be difficult to see our parents age, especially as the aging process starts to limit their capabilities, dismantle lifestyles and, in particular, corrode their independence. Despite this difficult time, your responsibility is to intervene when your aging parent shows signs of behavior that could be a risk to themselves or others, particularly driving....Continue reading

Detecting Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

July 27, 2016August 5, 2016David Samadi, MD - Medical ContributorDepression, Others, Psychology

The elusive cause of Alzheimer’s disease continues to frustrate researchers but they are getting better at discovering earlier indicators of it. A new report from researchers at the University of Calgary in Canada presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2016 (AAIC 2016), have developed a 38-point checklist that could be beneficial to doctors in...Continue reading

How to Preserve Your Senses as You Age

July 25, 2016July 21, 2016Armin BrottEye Health, Others

As you get older, it’s normal to find that you’re not able to see, hear or smell things as well as when you were younger. Yes, you grow older and wiser, but you also feel older and less sharp in your senses. Luckily, there are preventative measures you can start taking now to preserve your...Continue reading