where-does-identity-go-once-memory-falters-in-dementia

where-does-identity-go-once-memory-falters-in-dementia

7/23/2015

link

http://aeon.co/magazine/psychology/where-does-identity-go-once-memory-falters-in-dementia/

summary

This article explores the profound impact of memory loss on personal identity in individuals with dementia. It discusses the experiences of people with dementia and the challenges they face in maintaining a cohesive sense of self as memories fade. The article delves into the philosophical and psychological implications of identity and memory, highlighting the importance of memory in shaping our individual narratives. It also discusses the importance of providing meaningful care and support to individuals with dementia to help them maintain a sense of dignity and identity. Overall, the article raises thought-provoking questions about the nature of identity and its connection to memory.

tags

dementia ꞏ memory loss ꞏ identity ꞏ self-identity ꞏ psychology ꞏ cognitive decline ꞏ alzheimer's disease ꞏ neurological disorders ꞏ memory impairment ꞏ personal identity ꞏ self-awareness ꞏ sense of self ꞏ identity crisis ꞏ memory disorders ꞏ neurodegenerative diseases ꞏ aging ꞏ brain function ꞏ cognitive abilities ꞏ memory deterioration ꞏ psychology of aging ꞏ memory and identity ꞏ memory and self ꞏ memory and dementia ꞏ memory loss effects ꞏ neurology ꞏ neural connections ꞏ memory formation ꞏ memory retrieval ꞏ neurocognitive disorders ꞏ memory and cognition ꞏ neuroplasticity ꞏ memory consolidation ꞏ memory encoding ꞏ memory and emotion ꞏ memory and perception ꞏ memory and language ꞏ memory loss symptoms ꞏ memory disorders treatment ꞏ memory rehabilitation ꞏ memory therapy ꞏ memory research ꞏ memory studies ꞏ memory and consciousness ꞏ memory and personality ꞏ memory and behavior ꞏ memory and social interactions ꞏ coping with memory loss ꞏ memory preservation ꞏ memory improvement ꞏ memory training ꞏ memory strategies ꞏ memory enhancement