FRHD 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Midlife Crisis, Epigenetic Clock, Dementia

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1020
• Professor: Ruth Neustifter

Document Summary

Chronological age, physical attributes, health, children, phrases. Common flu is the most common cause of death and in the elderly. After age 30, your chances of dying doubles every 8 years. Biological clock can only go for so long. May include first time parents as well as great grandparents. Includes launching of children and new duties caring for aging parents. Both of these areas are in transition at this time. For some, strain leads to midlife crisis . Women"s relationship with family is often different than men"s. Most women in this age range are at work. Women"s experience of aging is different than men"s. More intimately associated with nurturing and childrearing tasks. Couples review their marriages and work out new arrangements. May lead to an increase in sex: The relationship with their children changes as the children move from adolescence into young adulthood.