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, July 31, 2005

I have been lazy today. I didn’t sleep well last night my left hip and knee were hurting me. I got up late and never even got dressed until the evening. I did some pacing trying to figure out what I should be doing. Finally I sat down and watched a TV movie then I hosted chat at http://www.alzinfo.com/community/chatrooms/ then after chat I played some solitaire… I called Aunt Flo and she still isn’t doing well. She is still in a lot pain… Kenny called and asked us to go out to eat with them and then to The Comedy Club. So that is what we are going to do… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

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