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

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