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, March 09, 2006

I survived the procedures. The instructions said to stay near the bathroom but I think it should have read stay on the pot. I hope I never have to go through another one of these…

I found out I have Gastritis. They did a biopsy and I will know about that in a few days.
We didn’t stop to eat on the way home because I just wanted to get home and go to bed. Dave fixed me a couple soft boiled eggs and a slice of toast. Besides it wouldn’t have been safe for me to stop anywhere. I slept most of the afternoon. I sure didn’t get any sleep last night… I did several loads of laundry and hosted the evening chat. Got half through the book “The Wedding”… I am tired tonight. I bet I sleep well tonight… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 8:09 PM

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