Managing Male Ageing

All the information men need to stay healthy and get more life out of their years Written by a specialist consultant trained in urology and andrology. Author draws from his experience treating men in the men's health clinic at Changi General Hospital. Book covers all the main issues-physical, sexual and mental-that men face as they age. Written in a friendly, easy-to-read style, with the layman in mind. Men are living longer today but many find that they do not have the energy or capability to enjoy this extra bit of life. Advancing age does not mean having to slow down because one is older. With knowledge, awareness and better care of his body, a man can extend his physical, mental and sexual capability and have so many more fulfilling and active years. Managing Male Aging is about healthy aging in men; it is not a book about diseases. It examines the problems that affect a man's quality of life and how to deal with them. Covering general aspects of aging and andropause, sexual problems like erectile dysfunction, physical problems like urinary issues and common concerns like balding, weak bones, obesity, poor vision and hearing, as well as memory loss, it is a book with all the information men need to stay healthy and get more life out of their years. Dr Ng Kok Kit is a consultant in the Department of Urology at Changi General Hospital (CHG). He also runs the Andropause and Men's Health Clinic at CGH. A member of the Singapore Urological Society, he was the deputy chairman for the Andrology guidelines. He also sits on the executive committee of the Society for Men's Health (Singapore). Dr Ng graduated from the National University of Singapore with a medical degree in 1995 and began specializing in Urology in 1999. He was a fellow at the Concord Hospital in Sydney, Australia, from 2001 to 2002, where he worked and further trained in Urology and Andrology. He obtained fellowship in the Academy of Medicine in 2004 in the field of Urology. Besides his work in the hospital, Dr Ng is actively involved in undergraduate and post-graduate medical education as a clinical teacher for the National University of Singapore's Faculty of Medicine. In 2007, he served as chairman for the Advance Course in Urology organised by the Singapore Urological Society.

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Taking a sociological approach, the authors of Appearance as Capital examine physical appearance as a normatively regulated form of capital and explore how it is possible to accumulate and convert capital based on physical appearance.

Popular culture often equates testosterone with virility, strength, and the macho male physique. Viewed by some as an "antiaging tonic," testosterone's reputation and increased use by men of all ages in the United States have outpaced the scientific evidence about its potential benefits and risks. In particular there has been growing concern about an increase in the number of middle-aged and older men using testosterone and the lack of scientific data on the effect it may have on aging males. Studies of testosterone replacement therapy in older men have generally been of short duration, involving small numbers of participants and often lacking adequate controls. Testosterone and Aging weighs the options of future research directions, examines the risks and benefits of testosterone replacement therapy, assesses the potential public health impact of such therapy in the United States, and considers ethical issues related to the conduct of clinical trials. Testosterone therapy remains an attractive option to many men even as speculation abounds regarding its potential.

Family caregiving affects millions of Americans every day, in all walks of life. At least 17.7 million individuals in the United States are caregivers of an older adult with a health or functional limitation. The nation's family caregivers provide the lion's share of long-term care for our older adult population. They are also central to older adults' access to and receipt of health care and community-based social services. Yet the need to recognize and support caregivers is among the least appreciated challenges facing the aging U.S. population. Families Caring for an Aging America examines the prevalence and nature of family caregiving of older adults and the available evidence on the effectiveness of programs, supports, and other interventions designed to support family caregivers. This report also assesses and recommends policies to address the needs of family caregivers and to minimize the barriers that they encounter in trying to meet the needs of older adults.

This book clearly explains when and how different rehabilitation techniques should be applied in the aging patient, thereby enabling readers to identify and apply those rehabilitation strategies that will maximize quality of life and functional independence in individual cases. It is specifically designed for ease of consultation and rapid retrieval of the information most relevant to clinical practice. Prominence is given to the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation, with discussion of a very wide range of aspects of rehabilitation in different disease settings. The breadth of coverage is illustrated by the attention paid to less commonly addressed topics such as visual and hearing rehabilitation, the role of robotics and 3D imaging techniques, variations in approach among health care systems, and rehabilitation in end-of-life care. The authors are international academic experts in their fields, guaranteeing a high scientific standard throughout. This manual will be an invaluable tool and source of knowledge for geriatricians and physiatrists but will also appeal to a wider range of clinicians, practitioners, and students.

This book will enable readers to understand the principles underpinning the management of pain which a particular emphasis upon the care of the older adult. The chapters will explore concepts that are recognised to be involved in the pain experience but each author will then add their own unique perspective by applying the principles to their specialist area of practice and the care of the older adult. It is structured to include the aims and outcomes of the chapter at the beginning so that readers can track their progress, and provides chapter outlines and further reading suggestions foir this unique topic area.