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.

Friday, August 05, 2005

I got up much earlier than usual this morning so I could take a whirlpool bath and finish getting ready for the maids. I always strip the bed before they get here so they can put on fresh sheets… We had watermelon and cantaloupe with peanut butter toast for breakfast. The melons are from our garden… David called this morning and said that he and Lori would be coming out after he gave blood and that they were bringing Madison and Macie to see us… Our house is clean and the great grand daughters are coming to visit what more could I ask for… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 7:00 PM

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