Dementia
Found in 491 Collections and/or Records:
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/-.
19.43 Female, Single, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, November 1945
'This is a done old lady, very frail, memory failing, repeats herself, getting senile. Lives in her own cottage alone but has to be looked after by a neighbour.'
19.67 Male, Single, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, August 1946
'Admitted to CR. Patient is very demented and disoriented. Can hardly give a relevant answer to questions. Does not occupy himself, is dirty and faulty in his habits, picks up rubbish. Does not mix with other patients. His only conversation is to ask for tobacco.'
20.39 Male, Married, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, November 1946
'Admitted to CRI. Was violent before admission. Formerly had made a suicidal attempt. Was a tailor's messenger.'
Relatives in survey: wife 20.40
20.77 Male, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, November 1946
'This man is senile and dying, has been bedridden for over a year. Was a domestic tyrant. Inspector - cantankerous old devil, domineering. Two of the daughters are bitches. Nurse says he has had a stroke several years ago and has been difficult ever since. Dr confirms - was always taciturn.'
20.82 Male, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, Alcoholism, March 1947
'Horrible old man, done looking, drinks too. Dr says he is senile.'
Relatives in survey: Grandchildren 20.81, 20.80, 20.83, son 20.79
21.14 Female, Single, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, August 1945
"This old lady is senile, suffers from a loss of memory, will have to come to CR one day. She lives alone with her brother, a retired farmer, very respectable people. Gradual loss of memory since 1942, irritable, senile. Dermatitis since 1944, ulcer, enuresis, neglect of personal hygiene, wandering about, threatened suicide."
21.70 Female, Married, 55-64 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, Physical illness or invalidism, April 1945
"This woman was admitted suffering from senile depression. Diagnosis: Senile Depression with Gross Hyperpiesis and angina. Housing conditions very good. 3 rooms for 3 people."
21.97 Female, Single, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, September 1947
"This old lady is suffering from senility, is to be certified as soon as a curator bonis can be appointed, can't look after herself. Lives alone, house in an awful state."
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.'