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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Bexley 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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An attempt was also made to assess the mental condition of the residents in terms of either
alertness or confusion with the following results. It would appear that 20 per cent of the men and
54 per cent of the women showed some degree of confusion. At ages 85 years or over these
percentages were 35 per cent and 51 per cent respectively.
MENTAL CONDITION
| AGE GROUP | MALE | FEMALE | TOTALS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Authority Homes | Voluntary Homes | Local Authority Homes | Voluntary Homes | ||
The homes vary to some extent in all these respects. Russell House, for example, had many
residents who could be described as borderline cases for admission to hospital. Sydney House on
the other hand had a higher than average number of residents aged 85 years or over. A greater
number than average at this home had some degree of mental confusion, but mobility was average
and contrary to expectation, fewer than average had difficulties of continence.
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