Description
1. Describe TWO different common living arrangements for emerging or young adults (approximately
18-35). Describe how each of the living arrangements chosen might affect the emotional, social, physical,
and financial well-being for an emerging adult.
Example for this age range: Living with two college roommates
Emotional: Possible stressors might include….
Social: Social benefits? Privacy issues?
Physical: Likely to work out? Eat healthfully? Risk for substance abuse?
Financial: Saving money on rent, utilities, etc.
Example #1:
Emotional:
Social:
Physical:
Financial:
Example #2
Emotional:
Social:
Physical:
Financial:
2. Describe TWO different common living arrangements for middle-aged adults (approximately 35-55).
Describe how each of the living arrangements chosen might affect the emotional, social, physical, and
financial well-being for mid-adulthood.
Example: Living with and caring for a sick parent
Emotional: Stress? Risk for depression? Benefits?
Social: Social isolation?
Physical: Likely to exercise? Eat healthfully? Risks for disease?
Financial: Cost vs. placing in home.
Example #1:
Emotional:
Social:
Physical:
Financial:
Example #2:
Emotional:
Social:
Physical:
Financial:
3. Describe TWO different common living arrangements for older adults (over 60). Describe how each of
the living arrangements chosen might affect the emotional, social, physical, and financial well-being for
late-adulthood.
Example: Nursing Home
Emotional: Research relating to emotional impact
Social: More or less socialization? What types?
Physical: Discuss caretakers
Financial: Discuss cost monthly cost
Example #1:
Emotional:
Social:
Physical:
Financial:
Example #2:
Emotional:
Social:
Physical:
Financial:
4. Reflection:
In 50-100 words, discuss some of your biggest take-aways from your research this week on different
living arrangement. What advice might you provide your grandparents or parents? What would be your
ideal living arrangement during your later stages of life?
