Prioritizing Seniors During Men's Health Month

June is Men's Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the health challenges faced by many men, especially as they age.

For senior men, this observance holds additional importance as they navigate aging and work hard to maintain their overall well-being.
 
Senior men can encounter specific health concerns that may require additional attention and proactive care. The aging process brings both challenges and opportunities for senior men; from heart disease and prostate health, to cognitive well-being and maintaining an active lifestyle.

​Men's Health Month serves as a reminder to prioritize health, engage in preventative measures, and proactively attend doctor visits.

Especially as men age, heart disease remains a significant health risk. Keeping up with regular exercise and maintaining a heart-healthy diet, along with routine check-ups to monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels, all promote cardiovascular health.

​The state-of-the-art fitness center and beautiful walking paths at Melody Living Lake in the Hills encourage residents to stay active while our in-house gourmet chef provides three meals a day for each of our residents with recipes to include seasonal and healthy locally-sourced ingredients, when available.

​Prostate health is a vital aspect of men's well-being, especially for seniors. Regular prostate screenings and examinations are important to check for common conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and Prostate Cancer. 

Be open with your healthcare provider and stay informed about the latest research and treatment options.

Regular check-ups also help to identify and prevent other possible diagnoses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Colorectal Cancer.

​Being proactive about your health, asking questions, and discussing any concerns with your healthcare providers can lead you to early diagnoses.

​Emotional wellness and mental health among senior men is often ignored or pushed to the side in favor of keeping an eye out for more physical ailments that may occur. 

However, depression and anxiety are incredibly common and men often go undiagnosed, especially as they age. Engaging in social wellness within your community and continuing to take part in active socialization can reduce symptoms significantly.
 
Melody Living offers a variety of activities, clubs, outings, and events for residents to take part in and come together with their community both at Melody Living and throughout Lake in the Hills.

​We hope you come by to visit and discover what a Life in Harmony™ is like at our luxury  assisted living and memory care community. Visit our contact page or give us a call at 847.957.7070 to learn more. While you’re at it, make sure to ask about our senior independent living community - now pre-leasing!