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.

Friday, October 05, 2007

I got up earlier than usual because I wanted to strip the beds before the maids arrived. While they were here I got on my scooter and went up to visit with Kathy, Allison, and Mathew. We talked about having a pumpkin-carving contest tomorrow with the pumpkins we grew in the garden. Jamie and her friend had crossed the Oklahoma line so they should be here soon. It sure is nice having a clean house… Dave made a couple pans of brownies then we went to tone. Tonight we will go up to Kenny and Kathy’s and take the brownies and visit… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 4:54 PM

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