The Importance Of Single Men

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Around the time, I was turning fifty I began to contemplate what the future holds for myself in my senior years. Chapter nine of the text confirmed various concerns. Since I never married and have no children, I will lack the benefit of the typical primary caregivers, spouse, and children. Single men are characteristically slack with their nutrition along with seeking preventive health care. They are more likely to need formal care and end up in nursing homes sooner than their married with children counterparts. Therefore, enthusiastically pursuing excellent health for as long as possible could be my first line of defense. Maintaining years long friendships and pursuing new ones in the community may also provide an advantage. Since the latest technologies …show more content…

The steps I can develop presently to ensure a strong informal support system in old age include continuing to strive towards optimal health, build a social support system via friends and community, and embracing and utilizing advances in technology. The textbook in chapter four explains chronic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes II, hypertension, and osteoporosis are often primary factors contributing to the deliberating effects of old age and the need for formal care. The single lifestyle can contribute to these afflictions. Caring.com contributing editor, Paula Spencer Scott, states in her article,” 7 Top Health Risks for Men Over 40”, “Unmarried men generally have poorer health habits, too -- they drink more, eat worse, get less medical care, and engage in more risky behaviors (think drugs and promiscuous sex).” (Scott, 2007-2015). Thus, it makes sense that by altering one’s lifestyle, it can aid in the prevention of these chronic diseases, and prolong the need of formal care. Regular health screenings provide

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