Development in Adulthood

Loss of hair

Eye sight deteriorates

Skin loses elasticity

Periods continue from adolescence

Sperm production in men lessens

Knowledge increases

They get a job, usually working 9 till 5

Adults this age (19-45) are thought to be wise

They look for steady relationships and companionship

They tend to have children

They need love and security from others

Children take up personal time so they can't go out with their friends

Have to balance stress and life, such as money and maintaining the needs of other family members

Some adults may struggle to meet the demands of being a parent

Hormonal fluctuations cause irregular periods in women

Greying of hair happens in both males and females

Joint wear and tear begins

Shrinking starts to occur

Judgements and decision making becomes easier with knowledge

Time solving problems become slower

Women may feel sad due to them experiencing menopause

End of childbearing

May experience "empty nest syndrome". This is when children leave home and parents are left by themselves

Children take up personal time so they can't go out with their friends

Have to balance stress and life, such as money and maintaining the needs of other family members

More likely to retire

Reaction time slows further

Hearing and vision decline

Immune system weakens

Muscle strength and mobilty problems

Decreased brain functions. This could lead to problems such as neuro-degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's 

Memory degenerates 

Games such as Scrabble can help intellectual development

Self concept continues to develop

Problems with health can affect self-concept and self-esteem in a negative way

They have more time to spend doing things they have always wanted to

More time to spend with family

May not go out with friends as often

Hearing problems may affect social development negatively