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, December 20, 2007

I am back… First my internet was down because of the ice storm. Then my ac/adaptor died and I am waiting on a new one to come in. I was just about to have a pity party for being off line for so long when my friend Martha who has the same laptop as I do offered to lend me her adaptor… It was a pretty day today so Dave and I got out and did some shopping then we went to the Mexican Restaurant in Piedmont and had supper… It felt so good to be back in the DASNI chat room this afternoon with my friends… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 7:08 PM

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