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, October 02, 2007

Thanks to Jennifer in Vista, California for visiting Mary’s Place and signing my guest book at http://www.angelfire.com/ok4/mari5113/index.html … This afternoon after we finished exercising we took dinner to Alfred and Martha. Alfred has cancer and Martha is recovering from a knee replacement. We all enjoyed the meal then while Dave and Alfred visited in one room, Martha and I visited in another room while watching Dancing with the Stars… Tomorrow our great grandchildren from Kentucky, Allison and Mathew, will be at Kenny and Kathy’s and their Mother Jamie and her friend will be here this weekend. We are looking forward to seeing them again… We got some rain tonight… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

posted by Mary Lockhart | 8:20 PM

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