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.

Saturday, December 22, 2007

I had a horrible night last night for some reason I just couldn’t get to sleep. I tried counting sheep, counting my blessings, nothing seemed to work… Our power failed this morning and was out for a few hours. I was praying that it would come back on and finally it did. It has been snowing and the north wind is blowing so it is quite cold here, down in the 20’s… I helped Dave fix supper, played computer games, and went to the DASNI chat room at http://alzheimers.ning.com/chatroom.php to chat with my friends … Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 7:34 PM

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