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.

Have You Reached Elderhood Yet?

Elderhood is the state or condition of being an elder. It is defined as the third major stage of human life -- following childhood and adulthood -- characterized by advanced age, growth, and wisdom rather than merely treated as a decline or disease.

Once every month, the Greenwood men's group discusses all of the issues of elderhood for men. Check our upcoming events schedule for the next meeting about this vital topic.

What Senior Men May Be Thinking About

Here are some issues that may be of interest to older men:

• The Wonders of Storytelling
• Life Lessons from Senior Men
• The Bigness (and Necessity) of Small Talk
• Ageing in Place
• Ancient Blueprint for a Happy Life
• Are You Satisfied with Your Life?
• Caring for Others
• Confirmation Bias
• Curmudgeon's Cave
• Death Cafe
• Depression
• Good vs. Bad Habits
• Grief and Bereavement
• How Much Do You Matter?
• Hearing Loss
• Lack of Transportation
• Loneliness and Social Connection
• Making Better Decisions
• Memory Loss
• Physical Health
• Preparation for a Medical Emergency
• 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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