physical
What is the age range for middle adulthood?
40-65
What cognitive functions decrease in middle adulthood?
Memory and processing speed
Generativity vs Stagnation
What is middle adulthood Erikson stage?
Caring for both children and aging parents
What is a sandwich generation?
Leaving the workforce
What is retirement
How many hours of sleep do adults in this stage need?
7-9 hours
What is grows in moral growth?
values, spirituality, and concern for society deepen
Giving back to others (ex: taking care of grandchildren, volunteering, tutoring).
What is Generativity?
What home modifications may be needed for health related mobility issues?
Ramps, wider doorways, lowered countertops, shower bars.
When do most adults become grandparents?
Around 50
What can help prevent disease?
Regular movement and reducing calories
Mental exercises like puzzles and staying informed help maintain?
Memory
Self-centered living without concern for future generations, and a lack of personal movement, growth, or development.
what is stagnation.
What emotional challenges do middle adults go through?
Parent death, empty nest, or loss of job
What does the term ‘empty nest’ mean?
Empty nest is when adult children leave the home
The gradual loss of the eyes' ability to focus on nearby objects.
What is presbyopia?
What stage of Piaget is middle adulthood?
formal operations
Biological, Parental, Work, and Cultural are examples of what?
Generativity
Reproductive decline begins; women experience ____, and men see reduced _____.
Menopause, testosterone
What does career evaluation sometimes lead to?
Job change or pursuing (more) education
The progressive loss of muscle mass and strength
What is sarcopenia?
What increases judgment, knowledge, and reasoning skills stay strong?
Crystallized intelligence
Often fun and fulfilling, but may involve stepping back into a parenting role.
Grandparenting
What diseases become high risk and more common?
Diabetes, arthritis, cancer, heart diseases
What is a sign of being middle aged?
Reflecting on life and reconnecting with family