Mary's Place

About Me

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, April 03, 2010

This morning Dave brought me my breakfast in bed. I accidentally knocked over the glass of cranberry juice. What a mess that was. I had a lot of laundry to do. Comforter, blanket, sheets, and mattress cover all had to be laundered… I watched a movie “Music and Lyrics” and fixed supper… I have a pie in the oven to take to Barbara’s house tomorrow. I am looking forward to a dinner and watching the great grandkids hunt Easter Eggs… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

1 Comments:

karen said...: Only thing worse the cranberry jc. Would of been grape jc. So sorry for the mess but lovely to have breakfast in bed. Except for the mess. Happy Easter!!!; April 3, 2010 at 8:42 PM