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.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

The wind has been terrible today. I am watching out my window at the flagpole that is leaning. The wild fires have started again here and that is scary… I picked up around the house, folded yesterday’s laundry, and cleaned my crystal. I don’t think I mentioned that Dave got me a Waterford crystal cross and an angel for Christmas. I wanted the cross but the angel was a complete surprise. He said he had to get me the angel because I was his angel. Now am I lucky or what… Dave’s B/P is still too high but after some nagging from me, he has made an appointment to see a Cardiologist… After a short break my friend Chip Gerber has started up his journal again. I would like for you to visit his website and follow his journey. I know you will enjoy reading his writings as much as I do. Here is the link for Chip’s Journey http://www.zarcrom.com/users/alzheimers/chip.html
Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

posted by Mary Lockhart | 7:40 PM

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