Life stages
1.Infant
Birth through two years. Dependent, brain developing, learning motor skills and sensory abilities
2.Child
3-9 years. Growing and mastering motor skills and language. Learning to play and socialize. Continued growth, formal school and organized activities
3.Adolescent
10-19 years. Growth spurts. Puberty brings hormonal changes and reactions. Strong emotions may rule decisions. Risks of behavioural and attitude
4.Young adult
20-29 years. Completing education and beginning career and family. Potential coping and financial pressures.

5.Adult 

30-39 years. Managing family and career growth. Increasing numbers of couples are starting families in this stage. Continued coping pressures.

6.Middle age

40-60 years. First signs of aging and effects of lifestyle; menopause, children are leaving the nest, grandchildren arrive, career peak. Aging parents may require care.

7.Independent elder

Age 60 onward.More signs of aging and lifestyle effects. Eligible for government provided retirement and health care benefits or private pensions. Retirement, dicretionary time. Some health problems and medications. May care for others.

8.Vulnerable elder

Optional stage. Beginning of frailty, cognitive or multiple health problems. Require some assistance. Not able to drive. Possible move to Assisted Living.

9.Dependent elder

Optional stage. Requires daily care. Unable to perform all personal functions. Possible move to a nursing home.

10.End of Life 

Diagnosed with terminal condition or end stage of disease. May require hospice care, hospitalization or nursing home care