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.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Dave woke me up early this morning for a dental appointment. My teeth are cleaned and I don’t have to go back for six months…. We went by the AT@T store to pick up Josh’s Blackberry phone… Dave had a doctor appointment and everything is fine with him… I spent the rest of the day doing laundry… Josh left early this morning for Texas. The 2008 graduates went to Six Flags. I am sure they had a great time… I fixed Liver and Onions for supper. It has been years since I have had that… It was a hot 96 degrees today so I haven’t spent much time outside. I do plan to go to the garden later tonight and pick snow peas and lettuce… I called Resa, a long time friend in Missouri. She once was my web master at http://www.angelfire.com/ok4/mari5113/index.html Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
marylockhart@atlinkwifi.com

posted by Mary Lockhart | 5:52 PM

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