Senility Collection

Supplement, The Seven Ages by Louis Wain - Seven

Billy McPhail, retired football player, aged 70 years old, he played for Celtic (33 appearances), Clyde (137) and Queens Park (12). Pictured 28th March 1998

Old age
Evgenii Novichikhin

Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, c. 1864-65 (oil on canvas)
3956655 Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, c.1864-65 (oil on canvas) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 32.4x24.1 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Power of attorney

The Seven Ages of Man, Seventh Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It
KW323346 The Seven Ages of Man, Seventh Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Smirke

Head profile with maze, artwork
Conceptual artwork of a head with a maze profile. This could represent loss of memory, confusion or Alzheimers disease

Dementia, light micrograph
Dementia. Light micrograph of a section through the brain of a patient with dementia. Dementia is mainly a disease of old age

Active elderly woman, artwork
Active elderly woman. Artwork of an elderly lady walking to do her daily shopping, illustrating the concept of staying active into old age

Ageing, conceptual image C014 / 0670
Ageing, conceptual computer image

Consciousness, conceptual artwork
Consciousness. Conceptual artwork representing human consciousness, dreaming, meditation, missing thought processes, and memory disorders such as dementia and Alzheimers disease

Memory loss. Conceptual image representing the memory loss associated with ageing. Images of an elderly mans face are surrounded by clocks that may represent the passage of time

Diary reminder, post-it note
Diary reminder. Post-it note placed on a diary to remind the diary owner not to forget an appointment

Head with maze
Conceptual artwork of a head with an exposed maze in the place of a brain. This could represent loss of memory, confusion and Alzheimers disease

Dementia, conceptual artwork. Computer image of a distorted portrait of woman, representing the decline in memory and ability to recognise familiar faces that are symptoms associated with dementia

Donepezil drug molecule
Donepezil. Computer model of a molecule of the drug donepezil. It is sold under the brand name Aricept

Neotrofin drug molecule
Neotrofin. Computer model of a molecule of the drug known by the brand name Neotrofin, but generically known as leteprinim. It is also known as AIT-082

Ampalex drug molecule
Ampalex. Computer model of a molecule of the drug made under the brand name Ampalex. It is also known by its trial name of CX-516. It is an ampakine drug, used to treat Alzheimers disease

Tacrine drug molecule
Tacrine. Computer model of a molecule of the drug tacrine. It is sold under the brand name Cognex

SS Berengaria leaving Southampton for Jarrow, 1938
Photograph of the Cunard Liner Berengaria heading out of Southampton, with tugs, to head to Jarrow to be broken up, December 1938

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Capturing the Essence of Senility: A Journey Through Time and Aging" In this captivating painting, "Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, " we witness the portrayal through the eyes of an artist. Painted in 1864-65 by an unknown master, it depicts two iconic characters from Miguel de Cervantes' novel, lost in a world only they can comprehend. The brushstrokes beautifully convey their confusion and disorientation as age takes its toll. Moving forward to another artistic interpretation, Louis Wain's "The Seven Ages" supplement provides a whimsical yet poignant glimpse into the stages of life. Among them lies senility, depicted with vibrant colors and intricate patterns that mirror the complexity of fading memories. But let us not confine our exploration to art alone; meet Billy McPhail – a retired football player aged 70 years old. Once revered for his skills on the field, he now grapples with the challenges brought about by aging. His power of attorney ensures that his affairs are managed responsibly while offering support during moments when clarity eludes him. Billy's journey is not unique; countless individuals face similar battles against time's relentless march. As we observe him through multiple repetitions within parentheses - emphasizing repetition as both a literary device and a reflection of memory lapses - we cannot help but ponder how fleeting our own faculties may become. Senility is more than just forgetfulness; it is an intricate tapestry woven from fragments of past experiences and present uncertainties. It reminds us to cherish each moment before they slip away like grains through an hourglass. So let us appreciate these glimpses into senility – whether captured on canvas or witnessed in real-life stories like Billy McPhail's – as reminders that despite its challenges, there remains beauty within this fragile state.