@cathy514 - is there someone else who might see you for the anxiety and depression in the meantime?

I'd also like to tag @gingerw and @hopeful33250 to join this conversation as you are experiencing this condition. Is posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) your most recent diagnosis? This is the information on it from the Alzheimer's Association https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia/types-of-dementia/posterior-cortical-atrophy.

Do you get out with friends or relatives at all lately?

Hello @cathy514

I am so sorry to hear of your depression and anxiety. From what I understand from your posts, this is a result of the posterior cortical atrophy, is that correct?

I am from Michigan as well and getting into a U of M program sounds like a good first step. What type of social networks have you involved with in the past or present? I'm thinking of church groups, volunteer activities, community programs (like exercise groups). All of these cost little or nothing to involve yourself with and can provide great socialization as well as personal satisfaction.

I would also encourage you to look for community groups where you could be involved in singing. Singing has been found to be very helpful in brain disorders. There are groups for folks who are not musically talented and allow you to sing. Here is a link that describes these benefits: https://www.alzheimersmusicproject.org/ and also https://www.alzheimers.net/why-music-boosts-brain-activity-in-dementia-patients/.

You might check to see if your insurance covers music therapy.