NavigatingMidlife

The Magic & Miseries of Menopause
(Menopause)
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Following this lesson, participants will:

• increase their awareness of a variety of menopause management techniques.
• recognize that the symptoms of menopause vary in type and degree.
• become aware that others also experience similar symptoms and changes

Following this lesson, participants will:

• use humor to ease the stress of change.
• focus on the positive aspects of aging.
• identify the physical and psychological benefits of laughter.

Following this lesson, participants will:

• recognize change without fear.
• recognize that they have already experienced  change.
• list the positive aspects of change.
• use humor to ease the stress of change.

Following this lesson, participants will:

• identify common figure/body changes of midlife.
• recognize clothing design features that accommodate the changing midlife figure.
• explain that being well-dressed and comfortable gives a person a psychological lift.

Following this lesson, participants will:

• identify the basic elements of a healthy diet as the food pyramid and the dietary guidelines.
• identify nutrition related midlife health concerns like osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. 
• identify food components such as phytoestrogens that help to ease midlife  symptoms.
• recognize the role of regular activity in a healthy lifestyle.

Nurturing Your Marriage at Midlife: Making Love Last a Lifetime
(Relationships)
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Following this lesson, participants will:

• learn about the stages of a marriage relationship and identify where they feel they are in their marriage.
• list those things about their midlife marriage that are satisfying and those that create dissatisfaction.
• explore a variety of ways to nurture their midlife marriage.

Following this lesson, participants will:

• locate important family financial documents and information.
• increase communication with family on financial matters.
• identify personal values related to financial practices.
• write and prioritize short and long term financial goals.

Following this lesson, participants will:

• identify the difference between male midlife crisis and andropause. 
• list the symptoms of andropause.
• identify the physical changes that prove that andropause is real.
• list stategies for self-help.

list strategies for women & families to help men in midlife.