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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."
19.27 Female, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, November 1945
'This old lady lives alone, cannot look after herself, has lost her OAP book. "Her mental faculties are getting weaker". Very independent. Home fairly clean. Dr confirms - unable to look after herself. OAP plus supplement of 22/-.
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.'