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.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Last night Dave went for a sleep study in Edmond. So I was alone all night. I wasn’t afraid because I had our four dogs. He doesn’t have any results from the sleep study yet… Today after chat we went into town to look at mattresses. We found one we liked and they will deliver it on Monday. After that we went to get groceries… I am tired and my back has been hurting really bad. I have to have an ice pack to it each night before I can fall asleep… I called Lynne and she said they had a shower for them today and they got about everything you could imagine and some cash too… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma

Mary's Place

About Me

Saturday, January 22, 2011

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