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, August 22, 2005

Happy Anniversary to Michael and Sally… Michael and Sally are our friends in Hollywood, California… We got another good rain during the night. The grass is so nice and green. This is very unusual for an Oklahoma August… I cleaned a few windows and picked up around the house… I went out on the patio and read some of the magazines that Lori had given me and watched Josh and Heather get off the school bus. I waved and Cindy barked at them… Tonight our new Kitchen aide refrigerator and freezer stop working. We will call tomorrow about getting it fixed… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 7:02 PM

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