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, January 12, 2009

This has been one of those busy days. First thing this morning Karmelita had to go to the Vet to have her teeth cleaned and the Vet had to extract three of her teeth. She has a few teeth left, poor baby… Then we went to get Dave’s new hearing aid fitted and installed. So far so good, he can hear me so much better. Next stop was at Mercy Hospital for me to get a chest X-Ray that Dr. Baugh had ordered. Then we made a stop at PetSmart. A bad mistake for us who are pet lovers… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 4:52 PM

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