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.

Sunday, May 08, 2005

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Happy Mother’s Day!!! This is the second year my Mother has spent in heaven… I have had a wonderful Mother’s Day. Dave fixed me bacon, eggs, and biscuits with apple butter for breakfast and served me in bed. David and Kenny called first thing this morning. I made up some hummingbird nectar and Dave put the feeders up for me. It wasn’t too long till there was a hummingbird at one of the feeders… This afternoon David and Lori came and brought me a couple rose bushes, one is called Love and the other one is a baby antique rose. This evening Kenny, Kathy, Josh, and Heather came down and brought me a box of Godiva chocolates… Then we all went and played croquet. I was only able to play one game then they threw me out because I was so bad. LOL… I watered the flowers and checked on the garden, it could sure use a good rain… I called Aunt Flo… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 10:54 AM

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