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, May 25, 2006

Happy Birthday Dave!!! Dave celebrated his 65th birthday today… We made a trip to Tinker to go to the pharmacy and pick up a few things at the BX. We picked up Josh had his great grandparents on the way… We then met David, Lori, Kenny, and Heather at Applebee’s in Midwest City for a nice dinner and birthday cake. Kathy had to work… Then we went to Kenny and Kathy’s to watch a DVD that Josh had bought… I am really tired tonight… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

1 Comments:

Bimbimbi said...: Dear Mary I have been slack and I am sorry I have neglected you. I am glad your birds are visiting and you are lucky you have Summer to look forwrad to. I have the 1st day of Winter and that can be depressing for me I am not a good cold weather person. I think of you always and am glad to see you are busy with your garden and family. Take care dear friend lov to you all Ciao..Di. xxxx; June 1, 2006 at 7:07 AM