A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging
staying smart, strong, and active
$153.77
- Hardcover
616 pages
- Release Date
6 October 2025
Summary
The Vital Years: A Man’s Guide to Thriving Through Aging
Updated and revised! An essential guide to healthy aging for men.
In The Vital Years: A Man’s Guide to Thriving Through Aging, Edward H. Thompson, Jr., and Lenard W. Kaye explore the new and evolving landscape of men’s health over their adult lives. They present a positive outlook on aging, viewing it as an opportunity for continued growth, vitality, and personal agency. Offering an overview o…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781421453255 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1421453258 |
| Series: | A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book |
| Author: | Edward H. Thompson, Jr., Lenard W. Kaye, Edward H. Thompson |
| Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Imprint: | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 616 |
| Release Date: | 6 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 178mm x 46mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
A helpful, upbeat guide that covers major health problems, preventative care, and social and spiritual concerns that contribute to good health … A valuable resource for all middle-aged and older men.–praise for the first edition, Publishers WeeklyCovers almost everything you need to know, but might be afraid to ask, about keeping fit mentally, physically, socially, intellectually and sexually through the decades.–Wall Street Journal
About The Author
Edward H. Thompson, Jr.
Edward H. Thompson, Jr. is professor emeritus of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross. He is the author of Men, Masculinities, and Aging: The Gendered Lives of Aging Men.
Lenard W. Kaye is a professor of social work and the Director of the Center on Aging at the University of Maine. He is the author of Social Isolation of Older Adults: Strategies to Bolster Health and Well-Being.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.