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, August 08, 2007

Dave went this morning to see his kidney doctor and doesn’t have to go back for six months. Then this afternoon he went to see the doctor who did his eye surgery. I went with him to this appointment. I wanted to hear what the doctor had to say and to ask some questions. Doctor will see him again in three months… I took my clothes back to Kohl’s and couldn’t find anything I wanted so will go shopping another time. It is so hot I just wanted to come home. This heat makes me tired… I hosted chat this evening… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 7:28 PM

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