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.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

I feel like a million dollars tonight. The day at the spa was wonderful. I think my favorite part was the facial. Thanks Kenny and Kathy for a great gift… Dave took Cindy to get groomed and she knows she is pretty… I fixed supper. Then Dave and I went up to Kenny and Kathy’s and got Josh and Heather’s school pictures… David called. Lori sent a goody bag for us to take on our trip. Thanks Lori… I am watching “Dancing With The Stars” tonight… It was a beautiful day today… Tomorrow I go for a haircut… This will be my last entry for a while but I will be back so keep checking… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

Mary's Place

About Me

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

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