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.

Monday, November 13, 2006

Happy Birthday Duchess!!! Duchess is a friend in Ohio... We made arrangements today to get satellite Internet service because we are both very tired of dial up and having to share time on the computer. Tomorrow they will be here to install it. We went to Best Buy today and bought wireless cards for my laptop and Dave’s desktop. We are excited!!! While we were out we got our car tags and dropped by to take Martha some magazines that she forgot to take when she was here the other night… I took care of the house plants and folded and put away yesterday’s laundry… Goodnight All… I called Lori… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

Mary's Place

About Me

Monday, November 13, 2006

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