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.

Sunday, December 05, 2010

Thank you Karen for leaving comments here on my blog… Last night Dave and I enjoyed the football game, watching Oklahoma beat Nebraska. It was a good game… This morning I watched church services on TV. Then I watched an old movie, “Holiday Affair.” Then I fixed our lunch and went to chat and a great chat it was. Listening to Christmas music on the radio. I love Christmas time… I fixed supper with some help from Dave… Kenny and Kathy are taking us for ice cream and to look at Christmas lights tonight… We made out a Christmas check for the Salvation Army like we do every year. It is our favorite charity… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

1 Comments:

Gayle said...: I love the tree Mary. The white lights look so elegant. Ours are colored.; December 5, 2010 at 5:26 PM