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, May 17, 2008

Josh



Congratulations Josh!!! Josh is our grandson who graduated from Piedmont High School today… Dave and I went to the graduation. I wouldn’t have missed it. When I was diagnosed 13 years ago Josh was five and I never dreamed I would be around for his graduation. I shed some tears at the graduation. David and Lori were there and it was great seeing them too… Kenny, Kathy, Josh, Heather, Dave, and I all went out to a nice dinner. Then we came home and the guys played some Frisbee, flew planes, and rode their four wheelers and motorcycles, while Kathy, Heather and I watched a movie “27 Dresses” Then Josh left to go to his Mother’s… Kathy and I went out to check out our garden. I picked some snowpeas. Then we all came down and visited on our back porch… It was a full day but a great one… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

posted by Mary Lockhart | 7:27 PM

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