This number reflects an increase in life expectancy in Africa due to availability of antiretroviral medications to reduce HIV/AIDS, and a decrease in Europe and in countries in the former Soviet Union. This is a relatively new period of life. One hundred years ago, life expectancy in the United States was about 47 years. Life-expectancy has increased globally by about 6 years since 1990 and now stands at 68 years and ranges from 57 years in low-income countries to 80 in high-income countries (World Health Organization, 2011). In the United States, the large Baby Boom cohort (those born between 19) are now midlife adults and this has led to increased interest in this developmental stage. We can see considerable differences in individuals within this developmental stage. Research on this period of life is relatively new and many aspects of midlife are still being explored. This may be the least studied period of the lifespan. The mid-thiries or the forties through the late 60s can be our guide. The most common age definition is from 40 to 65, but there can be a range of up to 10 years (ages 30-75) on either side of these numbers. This period lasts from 20 to 40 years depending on how these stages, ages, and tasks are culturally defined. Middle adulthood (or midlife) refers to the period of the lifespan between young adulthood and old age. Discuss work related issues in midlife. Describe personality changes in midlife.Discuss issues related to re-coupling including remarriage and cohabitation.Classify types of marriages based on Cuber and Harroff’s model.Contrast intrinsic and utilitarian marriages.Describe Erikson’s stage of generativity vs.Define kinkeeping and the impact of caregiving.Evaluate the notion of the midlife crisis.Compare midlife students with younger students and their approach to learning.Describe cognitive development in midlife.Describe the ideal diet for middle aged adults.Discuss the impact of exercise on health in midlife.Explain the relationships between the climacteric and sexual expression.Describe variations in cultural responses to menopause.Explain physical changes that occur during menopause.Summarize physical changes that occur in midlife.Explain trends in life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.Objectives: At the end of this lesson, you will be able to
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