Mary's Place

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

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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.

Sunday, April 10, 2005

Another windy day in Piedmont, USA but I managed to walk up to the garden this morning without getting blown away. The potatoes are coming up and peas are a good size now. Dave has been watering the garden today because it still doesn’t look like we are going to get rain… I got out in the garage today and helped Dave to get started cleaning it up. I mostly supervise but someone has got to do it. We did a lot of tossing of stuff. We didn’t get it all done but it is looking so much better… I hosted chat and later fixed us a spaghetti supper… Today is the last day I need drops four times a day in my eyes. Tomorrow is will be only twice a day for a week. The eye is still black and blue but I am seeing so much better… I called Aunt Althea and I think she knew who I was… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma.

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