https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh Identify physical, intellectual, emotional and social development in this stage of life en-us 2016-09-22 20:27:05 UTC 2025-09-30 08:18:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Manbag.png https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh/wish/126526515 In middle adulthood the physical changes you start to experiences you have are loss of hair, hair turning grey, not being as active as you once were when you were in your 30's .
The intellectual developments are that you start to be more forgetful however you are more knowing as you have been around for a while, the elderly call it being more wise. 
The emotional development is that some elderly may feel isolated because at 60 there isn't much you can get up to, you are not as active as before which means you have to be careful about where you go, as people on the streets are careless and you are very frail.
Socially you can find companionship in going to elderly homes, bingo- or staying in for tea with a few friends around 40+ you become very family orientated so spending time with your family is crucial, it makes you feel loved when everyone is together.  

]]> 2016-09-26 22:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh/wish/126526515 https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh/wish/126808775 Developments in the middle adulthood:
1) Physical development. Mostly people going through this age group has presbyopia which means that the eyes lose their ability to see properly objects nearby or from far distance due to the aging. Wrinkles start to appear and also the difficulty of hearing properly. The hair will become light and starts to get the gray colour. the most important change on women is the menopause which will be around 50 years old.
2) Intellectual development. Researches has shown that the intelligence will still be improved until 50-60 years old. Indeed, many middle age adults have the ability to think abstractly, solve problems logically and manage a lot of work, this is because of all the experiences had in life and all the knowledge gain.
3) Emotional and Social development. middle age adult is a stage where adults go through depression and stress because of their changes. Also they will be more emotionally and socially attached to their families. 

]]> 2016-09-27 20:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh/wish/126808775 https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh/wish/127235410 During the male midlife crisis, men may try to reassert their masculinity by engaging in more youthful male behaviors, such as dressing in trendy clothes, taking up activities like scuba diving, motorcycling, or skydiving.]]> 2016-09-29 13:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh/wish/127235410 https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh/wish/127236441 2016-09-29 13:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh/wish/127236441 https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh/wish/127236600 During the female midlife crisis, women may try to reassert their femininity by dressing in youthful styles, having cosmetic surgery, or becoming more socially active. Some middle adult women try to look as young as their young adult children by dying their hair and wearing more youthful clothing. Such actions may be a response to feelings of isolation, loneliness, inferiority, uselessness, nonassertion, or unattractiveness.]]> 2016-09-29 13:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh/wish/127236600 https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh/wish/1259490059 2021-03-02 17:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/teach_in_FE/8wwgfuxwonqh/wish/1259490059