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.

Friday, February 13, 2009

I had to get up early this morning to get ready for the maid’s visit. Our house is nice and clean now for a day or two. I only get them to come every three weeks so by the time they get here we are ready for them… Kathy called and asked if we wanted to take a ride with them to look at some property in Cashion. We went with them and then they took us out for a Mexican dinner to my favorite place to eat. We came home with a to go box. We will have lunch tomorrow… Tomorrow our friends Vince and Duchess in Ohio will leave for Florida. I know they are anxious to get away from the cold weather… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 5:50 PM

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