Health and Social Care The Life Stage: Middle Adulthood
This flashcard set explores the Middle Adulthood life stage in Health and Social Care, covering ages 47–65 years. It highlights key emotional and social developments, including the possibility of experiencing a mid-life crisis.
What ages does MIDDLE ADULTHOOD range from?
47-65 years old.
Key Terms
What ages does MIDDLE ADULTHOOD range from?
47-65 years old.
What can happen during this life stage?
A mid-life crisis.
What is a MID-LIFE CRISIS?
Dramatic period of self-doubt caused by the passing of youth to late adulthood.
What is EMPTY NEXT SYNDROME?
Feeling of grief and loneliness by parents whose children have left home for the first time.
University/College.
Name some POSITIVES about this life stage?
Live is sorted.
Children are grown up
Financial income is steady
Own your own house
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Why might someone within this age category have more time and why is it good?
They don’t have children to look after.
May work part time.
More time to go out with friends, do hobbies, travel etc...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What ages does MIDDLE ADULTHOOD range from? | 47-65 years old. |
What can happen during this life stage? | A mid-life crisis. |
What is a MID-LIFE CRISIS? | Dramatic period of self-doubt caused by the passing of youth to late adulthood. |
What is EMPTY NEXT SYNDROME? | Feeling of grief and loneliness by parents whose children have left home for the first time. |
Name some POSITIVES about this life stage? | Live is sorted.
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Why might someone within this age category have more time and why is it good? | They don’t have children to look after. |
Name some NEGATIVES about this life stage? | Gain wrinkles. Body may be getting tired. |
Physically ageing process takes effect on the body. Name 5 physical ways it does | Low energy. |
Name one physical process age has only on a women’s body? | Menopause. Natural and permanent stopping of periods. |
Name one physical process age has only on a man’s body? | Men’s reproductive system decreases. Reduction in testosterone. |
Intellectually what might people want to do? | Return to education and study. |
Intellectually what might people want to do? | Return to education and study. Job within teaching industry. |
Intellectually what will the brain do? | May not be as quick in remembering memories. |
Emotionally hormones changing can lead to… | The changing of feelings and emotions. |
Some people try to recapture their youth by… | Behaving in similar ways to people in early adulthood. |
Socially what will happen to people’s social lifes during this life stage? | Better social life’s, as children will have left home and become more independent. Make new friends. |
Spend… | Quality time with family. |
Support… | Their children. |
Care… | For their grandchildren. |