human development middle adulthood 40’s – 60’s. physical development skin loses elasticity;...
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Human DevelopmentHuman Development
Middle AdulthoodMiddle Adulthood
40’s – 60’s40’s – 60’s
Physical DevelopmentPhysical Development
• Skin loses elasticity; eyesight & hearing decline; hair & bone loss (osteoporosis)
Physical DevelopmentPhysical Development
• Weight gain continues; fatty deposits in the torso• Menopause for women; for men quantity of
semen and sperm declines
MenopauseMenopause
• Affects every woman very differently• Symptoms
– Irritability– Depression– Insomnia– Hot flushes– Missed periods
• 60% of women are ignorant about menopause (ST, Aug 11, 2002)
H R T ?
Physical DevelopmentPhysical Development
• Appearance of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease & hypertension; prostate problems for men
Mental developmentMental development
• Consciousness of aging• Processing speed declines• Decline in memory• General knowledge related to one’s occupation
increases• Gains in practical problem solving
Emotional/social development--EriksonEmotional/social development--Erikson
• Generativity • The search for
meaning and contribution and to take care of others
• Adding something constructive to the world, making it a better place
• Stagnation• Self-absorption with
the absence of concern for others
Emotional/social growthEmotional/social growth
• Time for introspection
• Self-acceptance, autonomy & environmental mastery increase
• Able to cope better
• Relationships with family strengthen
• Job satisfaction increases
• Re-evaluates life and tries to change components that are inadequate
Emotional/social growthEmotional/social growth
• Parent-to-child help declines; child-to-parent help increases
• Concerned with “passing the torch”
• The empty nest
• Grandparenting
• Care for a parent with disability
• Retirement; fewer friends
Spiritual DevelopmentSpiritual Development
• Establishing a priority for spiritual growth
• Growing relationship with God
• More time for service
• Seen as a pillar of support for the church
• Have more resources to contribute to worthy causes
Facing the IssuesFacing the Issues
• Acceptance of physical decline• Staying positive• Maintaining a balance in family
vs friends vs profession• Maintaining health
Fit & HealthyFit & Healthy
• Exercise a must• Keep busy with meaningful activities• Start out with a healthy breakfast• Maintain a balance in nutrition• Increase fiber• Trim the fat• Control the amount of intake