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.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Dave went to pick up his new hearing aide. It is supposed to be the top of the line. But he is still saying huh and what honey to me. Maybe it has gotten to be a habit with him… We had lunch and then went to vote. We must have gotten there at a good time because we didn’t have to wait. I went with note in hand so didn’t take long for me to vote… Redonna, the nurse and Brenda, the aide came to visit me… I did a load of laundry, fixed lunch, and supper… Now I am waiting for it to get dark so I can go to bed… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 3:30 PM

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