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discontinued by the old lady after two baths. She once more became
aggressive and refused all help offered.
Conditions reverted to the original state. The premises were
visited by the Medical Officer of Health. The old lady steadfastly
refused to go into a home or accept help. Another clean mattress
Was supplied and the bedding removed once again, A further visit
was paid by the Medical Officer of Health with the private
Practitioner and removal was enforced under Section 47 of the
National Assistance Act. 1948. The old lady settled down in the
home and was most appreciative of the comforts she enjoyed. Her
cats were taken away by the Blue Cross Kennels.
Case No. 2
This was an old lady aged 86 years. She first came to the notice
of the Public Health Department in October 1956. Her speech was
affected as a result of a stroke she had years previously. She
occupied ground floor accommodation consisting of 2 rooms and a
scullery but only lived in one room which was sparsely furnished
and reasonably clean. Frequent visits were paid by the Public
health Visitor between October 1956 and January 1959. Admission
to hospital was arranged on two occasions and a home help was
provided, the old lady being quite co-operative.
However in January 1959. there was a marked deterioration
in her condition, The old lady became difficult and refused to
allow the Home Help to clean. Her bedding became verminous and
she was incontinent on the floors and in the bed. These conditions
continueduntil February when the Home Help Organiser stated that
she could not get the Home Help to go into the house as the old
lady was so dirty in her habits.
The Medical Officer of Health visited but the old lady refused
to go into a home. She was rapidly becoming emaciated and
Enable to care for herself.
Statutory action.was taken under Section 47 of the National
Assistance Act, 19.48,. as amended by the National Assistance
Amendment) Act, 1951. and removal was accomplished on 26th
February. 1959.
The old ady settled down fairly well but died on 11th April,
1959.