Mary's Place

A web page about the life of a lady who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

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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, February 21, 2008

I posted the wrong date for Dave’s surgery, it actually will be March 7… Kenny asked me to go with him to the high school today to talk to Josh’s counselor. Kathy had to work and wasn’t able to go. I went with him and it looks like Josh will be attending Vo Tech after he graduates. I think he will take Graphic Design… This evening Dave went with Kenny to Home Depot. They are going to build shelves in Kenny’s garage. That will be good for Dave… I am going to take some time off from doing my journal. I feel I am needing another break… I will be back… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

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