24.19 Male, Separated or divorced, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, July 1947
Scope and Contents
Occupation: Retired Postal worker. Previously in CR. Rate-aided patient.
'After retiring became more irritable - had a garden but not sufficiently interested. Would not finish a job. Began to have the "turns". Phases lasting and hour to a day when his eyes are staring and face pale, when he threatens violence and his language becomes very abusive. He seems to remember something of them but is not willing to talk about them. Used to come every few months. Have come for 6 months. Wife left him. She drinks? 20 years his junior. Nurse confirms. Wife left him some years ago to take up a housekeeper's job. Present whereabouts unknown. She used to drink with [name] and played him up.'
Dates
- Other: July 1947
Creator
- From the Series: Mayer-Gross, Wilhelm, Dr (Psychiatrist) (Person)
- From the Series: Brown, Marjorie Alice, 1907-1964 (Director, Department of Social Studies) (Person)
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Full Extent
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Language of Materials
English
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