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, January 04, 2008

Wind Wind, please go away. The wind woke me up at 4:00 this morning and I tossed and turned till after six trying to get back to sleep. It is a good thing Dave is a sound sleeper or he would be throwing me out… David called and said that Lori’s sisters both had to have surgery and her Mother fell and broke her hand. Poor Lori is busy taking care of all of them… I put the clothes in the dryer that I washed yesterday and I remembered to turn on the dryer this time… I watched a beautiful sunset tonight… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma.

posted by Mary Lockhart | 6:40 PM

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