In this TMA, your task is to write up a talk (about 2000 words) to be delivered to a group of adults at your community center. The main goal of the talk is to educate the adults approaching their 40s on what midlife is all about. Being an expert in the field of lifespan development, the content of your talk has to be firmly grounded in sound theoretical principles.

You are given the freedom to have a catchy title for your talk. In your write-up, you need to include the proper APA referencing. You may write this TMA in a coherent piece of essay. Have fun! Your TMA will be assessed according to the following categories:

1. Identify and clearly discuss the developmental growth and changes in midlife using the main theories discussed in the relevant chapters on middle adulthood development. You should provide appropriate real-life examples to support your points.

2. Critically discuss whether midlife entails a crisis in lifespan development. Explain the differences between midlife crises and the search for generativity. With reference to the local context, what conclusion would you present to the group that you are speaking to?

3. Apply the relevant principles and/or concepts and discuss five tips to prepare the adults for a better/smoother midlife period. Your suggestions should include practical steps, fulfilling the needs of the three developmental processes (physical, cognitive, & socioemotional).

4. Overall aesthetic, including a catchy title, engaging opening, inspiring tone, and logical flow of the talk.