Dimensions of Human Behavior: The Changing Life Course
Video and Multimedia
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Video Links
Video 8.1: Light a spark: Navigating the Mid-life Malaise
Description: Patricia Katz discusses the social and emotional challenges of mid-life, including a feeling of “malaise” she argues is common during this life course phase.
Video 8.2: Older People Are Happier
Description: Laura Carstensen, poses the question “In the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespans, but is the quality of life as good?”
Audio Links
Audio 8.1: Hearts Get “Younger,” Even at Middle Age, with Exercise
Description: A brief clip featuring cardiologist, Ben Levine, who discusses how exercise in middle age benefits the heart.
Web Links
Web 8.1: With Elder Care Planning, Start Early To Avoid Conflicts And Crises
Description: Tell Me More's parenting panel discusses the challenges of caring for an elderly parent or loved one, especially when it comes to needing guardianship.