21.8 Male, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, February 1945
Scope and Contents
"This man was seen at the Clinic and was suffering from senile hypomania - deluded, impulsive, restless and talkative. As he had got over the worst of the attack he was not admitted. Attack has lasted 10 days. Similar attack a year ago. retired farmer. No financial worries. OAP and some savings. Has been married twice - first wife died. Married life was happy. Second wife still living, nice woman. Family life inharmonious owing to patient's symptoms (chased his wife with a poker). 5 rooms for 5 persons - farm house. Housing conditions: Fair, not very clean."
Dates
- Other: February 1945
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Extent
4 Sheets
Creator
- From the Series: Mayer-Gross, Wilhelm, Dr (Psychiatrist) (Person)
- From the Series: Brown, Marjorie Alice, 1907-1964 (Director, Department of Social Studies) (Person)
Repository Details
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