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.

Thursday, January 06, 2011

Happy Birthday Matthew!!! Mathew is our great grandson in Kentucky… I made potato soup for our lunch. Then we got ready to go to Tinker Air Force Base. I hadn’t gone with Dave out there in several months so today I decided to go with him. It was another beautiful day… We made a stop and had the oil changed in the car then off to Tinker we went. We went to the pharmacy, Credit Union, BX, and Commissary. When we got home I helped put groceries away and fixed a quick supper. I am really tired tonight. That trip always makes me tired… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

1 Comments:

karen said...: Sounds like a nice day. Hope you had a restful night.; January 7, 2011 at 5:19 AM