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.

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Thanks to Richard in Smithville, Tennessee and Jenny in Mason, Michigan for visiting Mary’s Place and signing my guest book at http://www.angelfire.com/ok4/mari5113/index.html… My brother George called me early this morning at 9:45 and woke me up. George thinks if he is up everyone should be up. LOL … This afternoon we went to Kohl’s and to the Hobby Shop. Then we went to Alfred and Martha’s for a delicious spaghetti supper that Alfred had fixed… After we finished eating Dave and Alfred went to their Men’s Bible Study group. Martha and I visited and played games… I called Chip in Florida… When we were getting ready to leave our house this afternoon I tripped in the garage and lucky for me the refrigerator was there to catch me. I skinned my hand and broke a nail but other than that I am lucky to just come out with sore hands… Goodnight all… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 8:34 PM

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