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.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Happy Birthday Sally!!! Sally is a friend in Hollywood, California… We woke up to snow this morning. Most of it has melted now except for some on the rooftops… Today has been one of those days. I am having trouble talking and my short-term memory seems worse than usual. I was wanting to tell Dave something but I noticed he was reading the newspaper so I thought I would wait until he finished but five minutes later I couldn’t remember what I wanted to say to him and I still can’t… David called; he met with a four star General today and received another coin for his life saving service… I am going to watch the OU/OSU basketball game… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 4:09 PM

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