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, July 14, 2008

Last night I had just finished brushing and flossing my teeth and when I was rinsing my mouth I felt something loose so I spit it out in my hand and it was a tooth that had a crown and post on it. I about freaked out. Dave called my dentist first thing this morning and I got in this afternoon. Lucky for me the dentist was able to put it back in. I was so happy because that was the tooth that my partial fit on… We have had a couple neighbors visit today. Sean and Billye brought our supper to us. It was grilled chicken dinner and it was delicious… Tonight Dave and I picked okra and I took some over to Sean and Billye. Marlee saw me and wanted me to pick her up and take her for a ride on my scooter. It is hard to believe she is walking already… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 7:45 PM

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