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.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

This morning I attended church services on TV… I hosted the DASNI chat and then I went to bed to use the Nebulizer and took a nap… David came out for a visit and brought us some of Lori’s leftovers. We love leftovers. Tonight we had some of her beef stroganoff. Lori didn’t come because she had gone to visit her grandmother… Kenny didn’t fly the plane because it was a bit too cold for an open cockpit. I was relieved that he didn’t fly… Martha called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 6:11 PM

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