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.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Happy Veterans Day!!! Thanks to all the Veterans and to those who are serving now and especially to my husband. Dave served 21 years in the Air Force… I didn’t post a journal last night because I didn’t feel like it... David came this morning and took his Dad to the 45th Infantry Division Museum… Brender, the Nurse came this morning and gave me my Vitamin B/12 injection… David brought us some liver and some of Lori’s leftovers. Thanks David and Lori… I cooked a chicken and made tortilla soup, chatted with friends, and did laundry... Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

posted by Mary Lockhart | 3:17 PM

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