Men Over 50 And Their

Biggest Challenges

Once you hit 50 there are a new set of rules, although hopefully you will still be leading a full active life there are a few things to consider. This article talks about men over 50 and their biggest challenges.

Health – everybody needs to keep an eye on their health but for men over 50 in particular there are certain things to be aware of.

• Prostate –  while it may be unpleasant to some ensuring that you have a healthy prostate is one of the best things you can do for your health at 50+ a prostate screening (while a little bit uncomfortable) may well save your life and is painless. There are other screenings to be aware of and a regular visit to your doctor for check-ups is vital.
• Erectile problems – Erectile dysfunction can be symptomatic of something more serious, or can just be a symptom of stress. Whatever else it is it is no reason to be embarrassed, go see your doctor and he will set your mind at ease and give you the tools to get past it. Try to keep your stress level manageable as stress can cause so many physical symptoms.
• Staying active – After 50 the energy levels for many men drop, ensuring you stay active even if you don’t want to put in 5 days in the gym is important. A good walk every day can be enough to ensure that you stay at a healthy weight.  Bike riding is a popular activity that can be shared with a friend or family member, it really depends on how much of a challenge you like. Something to keep in mind is once you start letting your exercise routine go it doesn’t take much to feel and look different and getting started again takes even more discipline
• Eating Right – ensuring a healthy diet will allow you to manage your weight and keep you trim and healthy into your 60’s and beyond. Remember that alcohol cause the lbs to pile on too. Everything in moderation and do your best to eat clean healthy foods. Fast foods are tempting and convenient but the culprit of many extra pounds. Choose wisely when going for fast foods.
•  Regular check-ups – the key aspect to remaining healthy over 50 is regularly checking in with your doctor. And don’t forget dental and eye checks ups too. Remember the old saying – An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Nip any problems in the bud.

Retirement planning – Making sure you have enough of an income to live on once you retire is a concern for many men but there are a few steps you can take to relieve the worry. It’s not always possible but do your best to be financially prepared as retirement comes around fast:

• Invest in a pension plan – Speaking to a financial adviser about a pension plan to suit you can ease the burden of what happens to you once you do retire.
• Make a bucket list – Think about all the things you will get to do once you retire, whether you want to travel, work in your local community, or learn a new language, play the guitar or learn to dance retirement should be something you look forward to not dread. Make sure that you invest your time well.

Estate Planning – Making sure your affairs are in order offers great peace of mind.

• Make a Will – making a will is not as difficult as it sounds, and once it’s done you will breathe easier knowing that your affairs are in order.
• The kids – Another burden for many in their 50’s can be that they still have kids in college or school, ensuring that they are taken care of is a stress for many. This challenge will hopefully take care of itself and once they are grown up it will be time for you to enjoy your retirement. Take particular joy in spending as much of their inheritance as you can on the things you love once you retire.

Besides the challenges already mentioned be sure to maintain a social life and remember that it’s never too late to make changes in your life. There are many challenges facing men over 50 but none are insurmountable. There is a lot of advice available just make sure you get it from a reliable source.