Mary's Place

A web page about the life of a lady who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

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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, January 19, 2006

I have rested a lot today, still tired from last night I guess… I hosted two DASNI chats today and in the afternoon chat we had eight people show up and we had a fun chat. Three of them were from Canada. If you are someone with dementia or someone who is a caregiver, you can join us in the chat room by clicking on this link. http://www.alzinfo.com/community/chatrooms/ … I watched the cows walking along the fence across the highway. I like watching the cows as much as the birds… I made out a grocery list, picked up around the house and rearranged a few things… I find I continue to have a hard time talking at times. Just never know when it will happen. I also use the wrong words when I am talking and also when I am typing… I have been enjoying Dancing With The Stars… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

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