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, September 25, 2005

Thank you Judy for visiting Mary’s Place and signing my guest book. Judy is a classmate of mine. Yes, Judy I hope Dave and I can attend our 50th class reunion in two years…
It has been a very hot day, up in the upper 90’s. I am ready for some cooler weather… I deadheaded my flowers. I wasn’t able to stay out there for long, it is too hot for me. My Passion Vine is full of flowers and Lynne when I look at it I always remember us flying down to visit you and Larry and you giving me a start. It is funny that I can’t remember what I had for breakfast but the good things I never forget, like when someone does something nice for me… Janey in Illinois called me and Kenny called and invited us for a steak dinner tonight at his house… I hosted chat, soaked my feet in Epson Salts while I watched the Lawrence Welk show on TV. Now I am enjoying the best of Diana Shore… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 4:31 PM

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