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.

Monday, March 27, 2006

It has been another one of those days. I am starting to wonder if it is the new drug I just started… I forced my self to take care of the houseplants and got a good start on cleaning our closet. Unloading clothes that we no longer wear… Yesterday when the wind was blowing so badly Dave took one of our bird feeders down and put it on the back porch so it wouldn’t fall on the ground. Last night we caught a huge Raccoon eating the suet. Now the woodpeckers will have to do without suet until we make it to town… Having trouble talking today… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 7:49 PM

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