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When physical aging creates identity disconnection

I look in the mirror and I don't recognize the old person staring back and I feel trapped in someone else's body.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The gap between internal self-perception and external appearance can create a sense of bodily estrangement.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Aging & Senior Life?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.