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, December 05, 2006

We have been watching home movies that we made over 40 years ago. I am glad we have these. They are so much fun to watch again… I finished up the laundry today and got to see the bottom of the hamper. I even washed the mattress covers and comforter… If you are reading my blog and would like to vote for me you can do so by going to this link http://www.angelfire.com/ok4/mari5113/index.html and clicking on the first Top Alzheimer/Caregiving site it is located right under my picture. Just follow instructions to vote for my site. You can vote once a day… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

Mary's Place

About Me

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

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