A web page about the life of a lady who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
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.
I didn’t sleep well last night so I have been tired all day. I wish I were able to take naps… I did a load of laundry picked up around the house, cleaned the bathroom, and fixed supper… I will be going to bed early tonight… David and Jeanne called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
posted by Mary Lockhart | 4:37 PM
1 Comments:
There's more to naps than you might think. Sometimes just "resting" not really sleeping helps. Sometimes it takes longer since you're not sleeping, but it can help. Many days I take 3 hour rests in my bed with the laptop/TV/dogs/Cats and drift and rest. that's why I forget the 2pm chat!
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