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.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Dave woke me up early this morning for an appointment with the eye doctor. We got there in plenty of time and the waiting room was filled with people. I went up to sign in and the lady told me that my appointment wasn’t today but tomorrow. So we left there and ran some errands. It wasn’t the first time I have done that and it probably won’t be the last. I think it is better to be a day early than a day late… I broke and shelled beans for supper tonight. They were really good… Dave continues to be very tired and I continue to worry about him… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

My email: marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

posted by Mary Lockhart | 6:57 PM

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