Continuity theorysuggests that as people age there is a lot of continuity in the way they are and the way they have always been. They have the same desires, abilities, values and livelihood as they had before. Continuity theory can help us understand ways to help people to continue to be who they are as they age.

Review these individuals, how would you use continuity theory to tell their life story?

Johnny Cash

Ronald Reagan

Rosa Parks