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11.13 Male, Single, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, November 1945
"This man is senile, childish, very sorry for himself. Has always been hypochondrial, when ill would not believe he would get better. He is a single man, was a gardener. Lives with his sister who is confined to bed. A neighbour looks in to see that they are all right. Housing: Two rooms, not very clean, harmonious. [Male informant] confirms - dear old couple. They were on PA before the war and till 1940 - 6/- a fortnight to make up their old age pension."
15.36 Female, Single, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, January 1946
"Known in the village as Aunt [name redacted], soft and senile, always a wee bit soft, fancies she has numerous ailments. O.A.P. Lives alone, house clean - moderately. Dr. says this woman ha a lot physically wrong with her - rheumatism and a bad heart - is not bats."
22.14 Male, Single, Over 65ys, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, January 1946
'This man, a roadman, is a wee bit soft, lives alone, house filthy, has a rodent ulcer. Nurse confirms that this old man is in need of care. Dr confirms senility - should be in a home. OAP plus a small wage. No PA.'