Memory and Identity - what happens when our memories slip away?

Everyday Ethics

Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things. The Roman historian Cicero penned these words over 2,000 years ago It remains true - what or who would we be without our memories? They form a fundamental part of who we are. But what happens when they begin to slip- whether through injury, trauma or illness? What does this mean for our individual identities, and what can we do to keep the past a vibrant part of our present lives?