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.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

We cleaned out some drawers today, making room for stuff we brought in from the motor home. Dave has enough socks to last him the rest of his life… It was a rainy windy day. Last night it was so windy it blew everything off our patio including the grill… It’s a good day to watch a movie. I have “Billy: The Early Years of Billy Graham” to watch tonight… I called Bob and Lynn our friends in South Dakota to wish them a Happy 50th Anniversary. Bob and Lynn stood up with us when we got married almost 50 years ago… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 4:31 PM

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