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.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mother’s Day!!! I had a wonderful Mother’s Day. We left early this morning right after church on TV and went to Kerry and Erin’s house in Norman and we had a delicious meal. David, Lori, Chris, Jennifer, Kerry, Erin, Madison, Macey, and Barbara were there… I got phone calls, cards, flowers, and dinner gift certificates for Chili’s, beef from the Lockhart farm, and many hugs… Our little Mother to be looks great and only has a couple weeks to go. I hope she didn’t over do it today. I worry about her… Kenny, Kathy, and Josh came down tonight after we got home. Kathy had a wonderful time in Vegas but didn’t win enough to buy us a pool… I called Norita and Aunt Florence… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 7:28 PM

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