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, April 30, 2010

Another month has flown by… We had rain this morning but I slept through it… Dave got me another Knockout Rose bush and he planted it in the Rose Garden. I really like the Knockout Roses because they are so easy… I see a bird has built a nest in the topsy turvy planter. My opinion is that is about all it is good for. I never had any luck with it… Lori called and let me talk to Madison then later David called and I got to talk to Macey. I need a grandkid fix… Brenda came to see me and did some dusting… I did laundry and fed the roses… I am looking forward to the Thunder/Lakers basketball game tonight. Go Thunder!!! Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 4:30 PM

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