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, October 04, 2007

A warm 89 degrees and very windy today… I have been busy picking up around the house because the maids come tomorrow. I did a load of laundry and helped fix supper… I got a haircut after I toned…. Tonight I will be hosting Dr. Mitch’s chat at 9:00 Eastern time and his topic will be: Use of art to enhance memory: In this chat we will explore the benefits of experiencing and creating art. As artist and audience, positive changes can happen in your brain in response to art. He will be in the Dr. Mitch chat room. http://alzheimers.ning.com/chatroom.php Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 4:39 PM

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