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.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

I didn’t sleep well last night because of thunderstorms. Our weather radio had not been working so I was also nervous we might have a tornado… I went to DASNI chat and then we headed to town. We went to Radio Shack and spent a bunch of cash. We needed a new television for our safe room and Dave wanted some headphones so he could understand what they are saying on television. I hope they will work for him. We made a stop at Lowe’s, Aldi’s, and Ace Hardware. I got two more Double Knock Out Roses… When we got home I helped put away groceries and fixed our supper… I am tired tonight… David called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

1 Comments:

Blogger karen said...

Tornados and Thunderstorms sure like us this week. Stay safe and dry.

May 14, 2010 at 4:01 PM  

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