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.

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Happy Birthday Lisa!!! Lisa is a friend in Massachusetts... Last night Allison and I tore up bread for stuffing. Allison and Matthew have really grown since the last time we saw them. Allison is ten and Matthew is eight… We had Thanksgiving dinner today at Kenny and Kathy’s since Jamie and the kids are flying back home tomorrow. There were about eighteen of us there today for a wonderful dinner… I did two loads of laundry, took care of houseplants, and baked a cranberry/apple pie to take tomorrow to Barbara’s… Lori and Richard called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

Mary's Place

About Me

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

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