Chapter 12 Flashcards

1
Q

Post Parental , empty nest,
downsizing, not responsible financially/legally
for children

A

The Middle Years

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2
Q

adult children in same household

as parents.

A

Co-residence

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3
Q

the study of older persons

A

Social Gerontology

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4
Q

a speculation of how long an individual will live

A

Life expectancy

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5
Q

the biological age limit

A

Lifespan

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6
Q

parents in the middle years are Squeezed between the demands and needs of their children and those of their aging parents.

A

Sandwich Generation

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