Middle Adults

Question 1

What’s physical changes occur during middle adulthood?

Answer 1

Hair greying
May need reading glasses
Wrinkles develop

Question 2

What are Eriksons developmental milestones for Middle Ages adults ?

Answer 2

Stagnation vs generativity
Middle aged adults need to be involved in the community, society and generativity to develop.
Generativity is being involved in the next generation somehow eg helping with Girl Scouts

Question 3

What are Havighursts developmental tasks for middle adults?

Answer 3

Assisting teens to develop
Develop leisure activity 
Relate to ones spouse/partner 
Adjust to physical changes of self 
Adjust to ageing parents

Question 4

What psychosocial changes occur for this age group?

Answer 4

Expected events, Common events such as parents dying, kids living out of home, death of family and friends
Career transitions : changes in career, promotion, redundancy
Sexuality : changes in sexuality, sex patterns change
Family events: sandwich generation - supporting their children and their parents

Question 5

What are the health concerns for middle age adults?

Answer 5

Stress and stress reduction, heart attacks, strokes, migraines
Levels of wellness
Positive health habits : exercise and healthy eating habits
Psychosocial concerns: anxiety and depression

Question 6

What age does middle adulthood begin?

Answer 6

Between ages 35-69