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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
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"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
16.31 Female, Married, 55-64 yrs, Schizophrenia, Alcoholism, January 1947
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Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/15
Scope and Contents
"This old lady stops strangers and asks them if her son will come back from Canada (son is dead). Very wandered, persecuted. Nurse says she is not a widow - husband a big stout man. Two married daughters OK. Son keeps the English Church. She used to be depressed and would lie in bed all the time. Now elated. House not very clean - she is out all day. No Public Assistance. Dr - really the result of alcoholism, deluded. Heading for CRI."
Dates:
Other: January 1947