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.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Dave woke me up early this morning so I could get ready to go with him to his two appointments and my one appointment with the chiropractor doctor… After our appointments we went to the State Fair. It was a beautiful day to go to the fair. We went all over the fair looking with Dave pushing me in the wheel chair. I got my usual Dan’s Indian Taco and Funnel cake. Thank you Dave for taking me to the fair and pushing me all over the place. You just don’t know how much I enjoyed it... Now I am really tired and ready to brush my teeth and go to bed… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 5:41 PM

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