middle age Flashcards
1
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what is middle age?
A
- a phase of the life course
- ill defined - questions of where it starts.
- generally people in their forties
- can be argued it is also a state of mind.
2
Q
who is likely to be classified sandwich carers?
A
middle age people
3
Q
what are sandwich carers?
A
- those aged 16-70 who have a dependent child in their home and also provide regular service to a relative, who is “sick”, disabled or elderly whom they look after and give special help to.
4
Q
what impact does being a sandwich carer have on individuals.
A
- more likely to suffer from ill health: more than one in 4 report symptoms of mental ill health.
- they reportedly feel less satisfied with their life
- tend to struggle more financially than the general population
- all from ONS
5
Q
What is the midlife crisis?
A
- loss of youthfulness
- physical changes
- middle age spread
- greying hair
- empty nest syndrome
6
Q
does the midlife crisis actually exist?
A
- yes and no
- doesn’t apply to ALL middle-aged people.
- these issues don’t always go hand in hand with aging
- for many middle-aged people there can be positives as well.
7
Q
what are the positives for middle aged people?
A
- normally secure
- developed careers
- independent
- confident
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