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.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

It has been another busy day for me. I made some nectar for the hummingbirds, did two loads of laundry, fixed lunch, hosted the afternoon chat, and fixed supper… We went into town to pick up groceries and to Camping World to get a part for the motor home… Tonight Josh and I went on our evening walk. He walked two miles and I went right along with him in my scooter. I had to wear a jacket because I was cold. The high today was 76 degrees… David called and said he had some fish for us from his fishing trip on Sunday… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 8:15 PM

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