In this month of celebrating Dad, it’s the perfect time to make a plan to guarantee the men in our lives are as healthy and physically fit as they can be. Along with Father’s Day, June is also designated as Men’s Health Month – something we must all pay attention to, especially senior men’s health, as men are less likely than women to consult with their physician despite a lower life expectancy and an increased propensity for a full 14 out of 15 of the primary reasons for death.
Editor in Chief for the American Journal of Men’s Health, Demetrius Porche, DNS, RN, sums it up: “Men put their health last. Most men’s thinking is, if they can live up to their roles in society, then they’re healthy.”
Encourage the senior men in your life to take a proactive position to healthcare to help reduce their risk of being diagnosed with these key men’s health risks:
At Compassionate Nursing Services, it’s our top priority to ensure that the older adults within our care are as healthy and well as possible, and enjoying life to the fullest. If you are worried about the health of a senior man in your life, we’re available to help in a variety of ways: transportation to medical appointments, preparation of healthy meals, encouragement to take part in exercise programs, and pleasant companionship to help keep loneliness – a primary factor of depression in older adults – at bay. Contact us at 314-432-4312 for additional information and to learn more about our St. Louis nursing care services!
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