“What are the factors that might lead to a loss of identity during ageing? How might care workers support people during this process? “

Who am I? All the answers I give myself relate to my identity  who I think I am and how I fit into the scheme of life. The answers will be different for everyone, past influences and events shape who we are and our identity changes over time. Roles we play within society and meanings we give ourselves can confirm our identities be it as a mother, wife, friend or care assistant. Our identity is what makes us different from others and tells us who we are and where we fit into the world. As we age, our identities alter with us, who we where at sixteen is a far cry from who we may become at seventy….(short extract)