Question

1. Research does not support the notion of a “midlife crisis.” Yet, both Danny and Virginia, who are in their late 40s, have been having a difficult time emotionally both at work and at home for several months now. Explain why they might be feeling this way, and describe the important role that social relationships might play in their development at this stage of life.

2. Tina and Gary’s children have moved out of the house and they now have time and money to devote to themselves. They are aware that most middle-aged people are healthy and have no functional limitations so they are planning to live their lives to the fullest. What are the health issues that Tina and Gary should be aware of at their age? Discuss some of the steps they can take at this time in their lives to ensure a longer and healthier future.     

Answer 1

We will take Erik Ericson's model as the basis of this midlife crisis that generativity vs stagnation, we try to establish our own families and develop a sense being responsible. When we look back everything has changed its way and we have to change in order to survive. During this stage qa person is no longer emotionally or physically competent to cope fast with crisis. Hence social groups play a good supporting role durig this stage, social same age peer groups help in building relations, they would understand each other very well because they are almost sailing in the same boat. Going for some recreational activities such as picnics, get togethers also help in releasing stress.

In order to ensure Long and healthy life they should exercise regularly as well eat food with less salt, sugar and spices. There can defiately be cheat days but it should not be consumed everyday. Again joining some social groups would also help them in tackling with stress. Regular medical checkup of once in 5-6 months is also necessary. As well drawing up health insurance policy and keeping nominee as one of the family member also helps out in crisis.