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.

Friday, June 25, 2010

I have been busy today but can’t remember what all I have done… I watered the flowers inside and out, picked up around the house, cleaned the bathroom, and fixed supper… The Nurse and Nurse’s Aide came to visit me… We watched a DVD “Public Enemies.” Tonight we will go swimming again. I can’t get enough of that pool… David called to say that he sold Miss Holiday to a nice lady in Texas. Tomorrow he and some other motorcyclist will escort the Vietnam Memorial from Tulsa to Norman… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

1 Comments:

Augusta said...: Hey Mary.. Thanks again for the picture. We should have the new video ready sometime next week. It'll be on my website: www.augustalostlullaby.com
Keep the faith Mary.. we WILL find a CURE(:; June 26, 2010 at 2:40 PM