Mary's Place

A web page about the life of a lady who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

About Me

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Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma, United States

I live in Piedmont, OK, with my Husband of 50 years who has been very supportive. We have 2 sons,David and Kenny, 6 grandkids, and 6 great grandkids. I enjoy feeding and watching the birds and squirrels. Before I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I ran a Licensed Day Care Home for Infants for 15 years. I noticed I wasn't able to remember important things and having problems with my speech. I was experiencing severe headaches. I would get lost. I didn't know how to use the computer. At the age of 55, I told my doctor. I was sent for an MRI. which showed a large amount of shrinkage. I went to a neurologist who sent me for two days of testing. I was diagnosed with dementia of the Alzheimer's type. My husband and I were both in shock. I had to give up my job. I went to see a social worker. I've taken Aricept for 11 years. I can now use the computer and even do this web page. I also host a chat room for dementia patients. This is a very lonely disease. I don't want anyone to feel as lonely as I did when I was diagnosed (I thought I was the only one over 50 that had Alzheimer's). In 2006 I started taking Namenda. Also I was told I have a mixed dementia, Alzheimer's/Vascular.

Monday, December 20, 2004

I haven’t felt good today, woke up coughing and wheezing. I am glad I have an inhaler and a warm bed… I spent the day in bed resting. One thing I do not want for Christmas is to be sick… Thanks to Tracy for taking over my hosting duty in chat this afternoon so I could rest… Dave took advantage of this beautiful day of 67 degrees and tilled up our garden… Kenny called and invited us to go out to eat and then to the Comedy Club and we had to turn him down… Tomorrow will be a better day… Goodnight all… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 4:55 PM

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