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.

Saturday, October 08, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!!!
David is our son in Norman, Oklahoma… The maids never did show up so that leaves Dave and I having to do our cleaning today. It doesn’t take much for me to get tired. I dusted and that wore me out… I will call Molly Maids Monday and see why they didn’t show. They will probably tell me that I had the wrong day but I know I didn’t… Josh came down and watched the OU/Texas game with me. Oklahoma lost but it was nice having him watch it with me. I have had two disappointments in two days. The Red Sox’s, my favorite baseball team lost yesterday too… Josh had no idea how loud his grandmother could yell. LOL… It has been another beautiful fall day… We watched the Gaither’s on TV tonight. Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 5:43 PM

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