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.

Friday, February 09, 2007

Happy Birthday Ben!!! Ben is our friend in Irving, Texas…
This morning I had to get up early and get out in the freezing weather to go to the doctor’s office for a bone scan and some lab work. They must be checking for everything because he drew four tubes of blood and also I gave a urine specimen… Dave offered to take me to the mall but with the flu outbreak here I didn’t want to take any chances, all I wanted to do was get back home… Since I had been fasting since last night, I had breakfast and then I tried to take a nap. I was so tired. Our phone seldom rings but while I was trying to nap it rang four times in an hour. I gave up. The phone never rings when Dave is napping… I helped fix supper and hosted the afternoon and evening chats… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

posted by Mary Lockhart | 5:52 PM

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