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.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Thanks to Hana in Arad, Israel for leaving a message on my blog…
Woke up this morning feeling better than I have in a long time. I cleaned the bathroom, stripped the bed and washed the sheets, went to the chat room and chatted with my DASNI friends, and fixed supper… Going to exercise is getting easier and I love being able to talk to people with faces… I watched the deer tonight. I was sitting out there waiting for them when they came out wagging their tails. The deer are one reason we moved to the country… My brother George called… Goodnight All… Keeping the Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 6:56 PM

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