Introduction

Part I: Profiles of Adult Development

The Middle Years: 40s to age 60.

Physical Changes

Cognitive Changes

Social and Family Changes (the Social Clock).

Spiritual and Personal Growth and Identity

Multicultural Variations

Employment and Career or Retirement Issues

The Older Mature Years: 60s to age 80.

Physical Changes

Cognitive Changes

Social and Family Changes (the Social Clock).

Spiritual and Personal Growth and Identity

Multicultural Variations

Employment and Career or Retirement Issues

The Elder Years: 80 and Above.

Physical Changes

Cognitive Changes

Social and Family Changes (the Social Clock).

Spiritual and Personal Growth and Identity

Multicultural Variations

Employment and Career or Retirement Issues

Part II. Adult Development in the "Real World"

The need for teaching Industrial Gerontology to students at Weber State University, Department of Social Work / Gerontology.

Goods and services needed for older Americans:

Some Specific Suggestions at Weber State University:

Summary

Appendix 1: Age Cohorts and the influences in their lives.

Addresses of interest

References