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.

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Thanks David and Lori for you comment here...
We didn’t make it to see the Christmas lights last night, as I was too tired after watching the movie… Harry’s TV and Appliance came this afternoon to deliver the washer and dryer. Now I will have to learn to do laundry all over again. We watched the DVD that came with it and I shouldn’t have a problem with it. I did a load of laundry, just couldn’t wait to try it out. LOL… I cleaned out our junk drawer, worked at getting recipes organized, took care of house plants, got caught up on e-mails, fixed supper, and hosted chat... I called Lori to thank her for the leftovers she gave us and she is ill. Lori I hope you feel better soon… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 6:09 PM

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