Mary's Place

A web page about the life of a lady who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

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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.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Happy Birthday Jennifer!!! Jennifer is our granddaughter in Moore, Oklahoma… We have a couple people coming in everyday to check on Dave. He has improved some but still has a ways to go. I tease him and tell him he is getting spoiled… Meanwhile I am depending on Kathy a lot. She took me to get a hair cut last week and yesterday she drove me to run some errands and to Tinker Air Force Base Pharmacy so I could pick up our medicines… Yesterday evening I delivered Christmas to our neighbors… This morning I gave the four dogs a bath, fixed meals, cleaned the kitchen, did laundry, and ran the swifter vacuum… Dave complains of being so tired. I asked the nurse about it today and she said it could be because of his thyroid being high. He started the medication for it last night. I hope it helps him feel less tired… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

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