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.

Thursday, December 22, 2005

My deepest sympathies go out to our granddaughter Erin and her husband Kerry. They were so excited to find out if their baby was a boy or girl today. When they did they found out the baby was dead. I am hurting so bad for them today. I have tried to keep busy but can’t stop thinking of them. Kerry and Erin are in my prayers and I hope you all will keep them in yours also…
Today I cleaned the bathrooms, did laundry, dusted our bedroom, and watered the houseplants. My poinsettia are still looking very pretty… Dave has been helping me clean house and making cookie dough for the kids to cut out and bake Christmas Eve. The maids won’t be coming till next month… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 5:58 PM

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