Mary's Place

About Me

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.

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Happy Anniversary Jim and Faye!!! Jim and Faye are friends who live in Chandler, Oklahoma… This morning I had to get up early for a follow up appointment with Dr. Barreto. She said all my lab tests were excellent. I am able to come off all B/P medication and next month I can come off another medication for high cholesterol. I am finally getting rid of some drugs. YEAH!!! We went by the bicycle shop and picked up a new gel seat for my Schwinn Air Dyne bike… Then we went for some groceries… I got home just in time to chat with DASNI friends… I helped Dave put away groceries and fix supper… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

Mary's Place

About Me

Thursday, September 04, 2008

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