Dementia
Found in 491 Collections and/or Records:
32.69 Female, Widowed, 55-64 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, Physical illness or invalidism, February 1946
"This woman, a widow living in a condemned house, has lived an awful life, is a peculiar body, you seldom see her but she is an awful tongue if you do. Cohabiting with her lodger, who is separated from his wife. Housing: Two rooms, filthy. Very dirty, goes about with a crutch. Should be in a home."
32.76 Female, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Senile, January 1946
"This old woman used to be a sort of tinker. Condemned house, two rooms for 2. Temper - knocked her daughter about. County cottage, no conveniences. PAO: "A cantankerous din-raising old madam." Looks all right but you would not trust her."
32.87 Male, Married, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, Dull and backward, February 1946
"This is a peculiar sort of man, hasn't worked since 1920, always has something wrong with him - if he hasn't a sore back he has a sore head. He spends most of the day standing at the door looking out, but never goes out. Will talk to people at the door. [Male informant] thinks he is OK but lazy. Dr confirms that this man should be in the CR, is senile, swears and gets violent, wife hysterical with fear."
32.99 Female, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, Physical illness or invalidism, March 1946
"Has been a source of trouble for the past 3/4 months, became argumentative and generally upsetting the inmates so she was sent to CRI. Had an operation for cataract - both eyes. Can see with glasses. Very deaf. Diagnosis: Senile dementia."
33.15 Female, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, Physical illness or invalidism, July 1947
"Blind deaf, with cancer, senile."
Relatives in survey: 33.39
34.24 Female, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, January 1946
"This woman is in the Crichton. She used to be abnormally clean when younger, gradually got dirtier and dirtier and unable to look after herself. Was living alone. House filthy and verminous. Husband dead, no children. House was hoaching with fleas."
34.42 Female, Single, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, Physical illness or invalidism, February 1946
"This old lady is a recluse, lives alone, keept to herself. Dr says this woman was always simple, is not getting senile. No relations known, private income."
34.44 Male, Widowed, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, January 1946
"This man, a retired roadman, is very mean, a miser, just about starves his niece."
Relatives in survey: 34.43
34.52 Female, Married, Over 65 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, February 1946
"This woman married a shepherd who was 20 years younger. He is now the typical beggar on horseback. She used to be a gay spark in her young days despite club foot. She has been getting queerer and queerer for the last five years. Son not faithful to his wife. House clean, not overcrowded. Dr thinks she is quite normal."
35.21 Female, Married, 55-64 yrs, Senile and Arterio-sclerotic psychoses, June 1947
"Said to behave strangely. Her cousin shot his fiance. They never go to church or to dances? One daughter died of TB. The daughters are farm workers, great hefty creatures, like men. Dirty house. Dr says she is OK but the family are harum-scarum. One or two of the children have illegitimates. Minister says she is failing, has had many children, a very hard working woman. Husband decent, turns everything he touches into money. He is too fond of money but optimistic and nice to talk to."