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.

Thursday, September 06, 2007

Happy Birthday Kerry!!! Kerry is our grandson in Norman, Oklahoma… I didn’t wake up till noon today. Yesterday was very tiring for me and I have been dragging all day. I had to push myself to go to exercise this afternoon. I came home and fixed our supper and started putting things in the motor home… I have given up riding the four-wheeler because I got a lecture in the chat room that I was not to ride it until I got back from my trip. They were afraid I would break something and not be able to go… David called. Wanting to know if we saw them last night on the Letterman show or heard Lori laughing. I told him that I thought I heard Lori laughing… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 6:33 PM

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