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, May 22, 2007

Congratulations Heather!!! on passing your beginners permit on the very first try. Heather has a nice car. Josh and Heather both have their own Honda CRV… I finished up the laundry and fixed supper… I am still trying to train my husband. After 46 years of marriage he will go off somewhere out here and won’t tell me where he is going and when someone calls for him I have no idea where to find him. In the wintertime he is in his hidey-hole but in the spring there is no telling where he might be hiding… I was having trouble staying in the chat room today… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

Mary's Place

About Me

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

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