Trasformazioni identitarie degli anziani. Oltre lo stereotipo delle fragilità

This paper shows how the elderly regain identity and socialization within their new roles after retirement, through qualitative research conducted with the drawing technique. This research aims at revealing how healthy seniors can cultivate their passions, reorganize their space and time, and improve their quality of life. This paper addresses the main theories of aging and calls into question some long-accepted theoretical assumptions regarding gender differences in the elderly. And moreover, this paper is intended to be a starting point for rethinking policies for the elderly.