Mary's Place

About Me

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, February 09, 2006

This morning I got all of yesterday’s laundry folded and put away. I hosted two chats and helped fix supper. I have been working on my annual report for DASNI. This is something that all board members have to do each year. We are planning another board meeting for next month… Tonight while we were eating the woodpecker and other birds were at the feeders to entertain us… Dave hung the drapery panels that we decided we needed to go with the valances. Now I think I like them… I called Lori to thank her for the valentine she and David sent me… Kenny came down to visit tonight… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

Mary's Place

About Me

Thursday, February 09, 2006

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