Issues of Concern or Interest to Senior Men

Men, especially older men, face an array of physical, familial, social, cultural and emotional issues. 

However, every issue also contains a potential opportunity.

The purpose of this section of our website is to bring forth some of these issues for your consideration and possible discussion.

Here are some issues we’ve listed:

• Ageing in Place
• Are You Satisfied with Your Life?
• Caring for Others
• Confirmation Bias
• Curmudgeon's Cave
• Death Cafe
• Depression
• Good vs. Bad Habits
• Grief and Bereavement
• Hearing Loss
• Lack of Transportation
• Loneliness and Social Connection
• Making Better Decisions
• Memory Loss
• Physical Health
• Physical Mobility
• Rituals
• The Nature of Character in a Man

7 Habits That Lead to Happiness in Old Age

Do you think we become less happy as we become old? Or more happy? Or something in between?

According to Arthur Burns, happiness guru, most people are happier between ages 50-70. After that, there is a divergence. A large percentage maintain or even increase their happiness beyond age 70 while others become more unhappy and sad. Few are in the middle.

He also says physical wellness and happiness are intertwined. It's hard to have one without the other.

According to Burns, happiness has three components:

• Enjoyment - enjoying your life.
• Satisfaction - taking satisfaction in your accomplishments and activities.
• Meaning - knowing the "why" of your existence.

Burns posits that there are 7 essential habits you must develop in order to be happy in your old age.

Burns explains these seven habits in the video below. He invites us older guys to become Elite Happiness Athletes.

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