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.

Monday, June 18, 2007

Happy Birthday Candy!!! Candy is a friend in California….
Thanks to Frank in United Kingdom for visiting Mary ‘s Place and signing my guest book at http://www.angelfire.com/ok4/mari5113/index.html We had a day without rain and that was nice… I hosted both chats, did laundry, picked peas, and fixed supper… Tonight I went up to visit with Kathy and watched Kenny make the first flight on a new plane that Dave just built for him. There were no problems… Dave is saying that he is noticing his vision is getting worse already... Wesley and Norita called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
My email: marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

Mary's Place

About Me

Monday, June 18, 2007

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