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, April 25, 2007

Happy Belated Birthday, Marie!!! Marie is our friend in Miami, Florida… I slept for twelve hours last night. I must have been really tired. I know I was quite grouchy last night… My roses are starting to bloom and the peonies and iris’s have buds… I can’t wait to go check on the garden. It is too muddy for my scooter right now since we had a good rain yesterday and I would hate to get stuck in the mud… I hosted both DASNI chats. We are getting new chatters all the time. Already this week we have gotten 5 new members to DASNI… My brother called this morning… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

Mary's Place

About Me

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

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