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.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

It has rained most of the day and turned chilly. I had to hunt for a sweater… I hosted the afternoon DASNI chat.,. It has been one of those days. Not much accomplished… The Schwan man came and we have now got our original guy back. His name is Robert Redford and we really like him. I gave him a good order… Lori called and they have a new calf named Georgette. Sorry George if it had been a boy you would have had your namesake. LOL George is my brother… Jeanne in Hawaii called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

posted by Mary Lockhart | 7:19 PM

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