Table 4.
Nonpharmacologic therapies available for men
| Therapies | Benefits | References |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | ⬆ Muscle and bone mass | 80 |
| Muscle strengthening | ⬆ Muscle strength, ⬇ frailty, ⬆ bone mass | 80 |
| Fall prevention | ||
| Vision | ⬆ Visibility, ⬇ falls | 132,133 |
| Hearing | Improved hearing ability ⬇ accidents | |
| Neurologic factors | Treatment for depression improves health condition and ⬇ falls and accidents | |
| Safety features | Installing hand rails ⬇ falls | |
| Healthy lifestyle | ||
| Diet | Balanced nutrition ⬇ bone loss | 132,133 |
| Tobacco | ⬇ Bone mineral density | |
| Alcohol | ⬇ Bone mass | |
Abbreviations: ⬆, increase; ⬇, decrease.