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14.5 Male, Single, 55-64 yrs, Alcoholism, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, September 1946
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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/13
Scope and Contents
"This man is a bad alcoholic, goes out on the hills alone and drinks, seems to be deteriorating, sits over the fire and chuckles. Farm proprietor - rateable value of farm £714. This family is said to be all shy and peculiar, keep very much to themselves. They were originally only shepherds, but an uncle made a lot of money in the last war and left it to them. Dr. does not think this man is a bad alcoholic; drinks and enjoys himself very well, is seldom ill and so is rarely seen by the...
Dates:
Other: September 1946
3.41 Female, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, May 1946
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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/3
Scope and Contents
"Admitted to CRI. Diagnosis: Senile Melancholia. This old lady was brought to Hospice after consultation and much persuasion. She behaved quite pleasantly but was absolutely obstinate about giving particulars or history and this was dispensed with. Occupation: Housewife (husband was a coal merchant). Previously in CRI with mania. Illegitimate. No children. Apparently alcoholic during her manic phase. Had had a depression in her late 30's. [Female teacher[ confirms. Can be very nice but can...
Dates:
Other: May 1946
16.92 Male, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Alcoholism, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, December 1946
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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/15
Scope and Contents
"Drank, one of the worst, ill just now. Retired railway worker but did no work for 20 years, always sponging. Wife dead, was decent. Clean house. No public assistance. Dr: Old and alcoholic. Condemned house, 2 rooms."
Relatives in survey: daughter 16.99, grandson 16.89
Dates:
Other: December 1946