The Aging Man’s Survival Guide

About the Author

The Aging Man’s Survival Guide
About the Author
Joakim Lloyd Raboff was born in Santa Monica, California, in 1963. He has been a freelance writer, filmmaker, photographer, and visual arts consultant for the majority of his professional life.
As a teenager in the late 1970s, Joakim relocated to his mother’s native Sweden, but he has also lived and worked in Spain, Thailand, Portugal, as well as in his native USA.
Joakim has produced and contributed to dozens of books, and his portfolio showcases a variety of creative projects commissioned by Swedish and international brands and organizations, including the United Nations in New York.
Each project is a reflection of Joakim’s deep engagement with the subjects he focuses on.
His own personal experiences with aging played a pivotal role in the creation of this book.

Qn 1: Can you tell us more about your book, The Aging Man’s Survival Guide: From Fitness & Finance to Sex & Sickness, What is it about?

In my book, The Aging Man’s Survival Guide, I explore the often-overlooked and rarely discussed subject of male aging. My aim is to guide men my age through this often turbulent stage of life, showing that while aging is inevitable, it can actually enhance our life experiences and be an interesting source of wisdom, growth, and contentment when approached with knowledge, acceptance, and optimism.

The book addresses some of the most common signs of aging and how to navigate the changes in how society views older men. I emphasize the importance of staying healthy, maintaining an active sex drive, and planning for a fulfilling retirement.

Throughout the book, I focus on how adopting a positive mindset can promote both mental and physical health, helping men embrace the later stages of life with confidence and purpose. I also discuss the reality of mortality and how accepting it can lead to peace and better planning for the future.

By shifting perspectives, I hope to show that life after 60 can be just as exciting and fulfilling as the earlier years, filled with opportunities for growth, love, and happiness.

Qn 2: Who do you think would be interested in this book, The Aging Man’s Survival Guide: From Fitness & Finance to Sex & Sickness, is it directed at any particular market?

My book will be valuable to both men and women. Women, especially those who have experienced menopause, may not realize that men also go through “andropause” which means significant physical, mental, emotional, and sexual changes as we age. While my primary audience is men approaching or going through middle age, I’ve already heard that it also resonates with female readers who have male partners, friends, or family members navigating these changes.

Qn 3: Out of all the books in the world, and all the authors, which are your favourite and why?

Hermann Hesse’s Steppenwolf
Stephen King’s Different Seasons with the short stories Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption (The Shawshank Redemption), Apt Pupil, and The Body (Stand by Me).
Keith Richard’s autobiography Life
Charles Bukowski’s Post Office (1971), Factotum (1975), Women (1978), Ham on Rye (1982), Hollywood (1989)

Qn 4: What guidance would you offer to someone new, or trying to enhance their writing?

Write every day, write honetly and without thinking too much about style or voice. Let your prose rest and go back and read it after a few days.

Qn 5: Where can our readers find out more about you, do you have a website, or a way to be contacted?

Yes, if you visit www.raboff.com you will find updates to new books and other stuff going on in my life.

The Aging Man’s Survival Guide: From Fitness & Finance to Sex & Sickness

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