A web page about the life of a lady who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
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.
The nurse’s aide came this morning and did some dusting for me… I did a load of laundry and fixed supper… I do not like the way these pain pills make me feel. I would never make a good addict… The nurse called and gave me my appointments for MRI and Mammogram. I will have both of them done next week… David called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
posted by Mary Lockhart | 7:34 PM
1 Comments:
I am sorry about you pain and how the pills make you fill. I hope you are better soon. I hate to dust . I have my sister do it when she is here to sit with mom. She does not like it either but she ask me if there is anything I want her to do and I say dust.:)
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