Mary's Place

A web page about the life of a lady who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

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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, May 08, 2007

Dave had to go to Tinker AFB to pick up some prescriptions and then he went to the dental college to get his crown installed… Now Dave has gone to Wal-Mart to pick up an antibiotic “Bactrim” for me. The nurse called and said that the MRI showed I had a sinus infection. If it isn’t one thing it is another… I still don’t feel good but I did a load of laundry, deadheaded the roses, and hosted chat… George and Carol called… We got over two inches of rain last night and more to come tonight... Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

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