Anyone with significant balance problems or a history of falls should discuss appropriate exercise with a healthcare professional.
## 14\. Mental Health Deserves Attention
Men sometimes receive the message that they should simply “tough it out” when they are struggling emotionally.
That approach can become especially problematic later in life, when major transitions may occur.
Retirement, changes in family circumstances, bereavement, health problems, loneliness, or changes in financial circumstances can all affect emotional well-being.
Feeling sad occasionally is part of being human.
Persistent sadness, loss of interest, severe anxiety, social withdrawal, hopelessness, or other significant changes deserve attention.
Mental health is not separate from overall health.
Asking for help is not a failure.
## 15\. Aging Can Bring Greater Self-Knowledge
Perhaps one of the most positive changes men may experience with age is greater self-understanding.
Years of experience can reveal personal strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and values.
A man may become more comfortable with who he is and less concerned with meeting other people’s expectations.
