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