Dementia: Just diagnosed and scared

does anyone know of a dementia support group in lower Michigan my loneliness is getting worse

I am in New York. I will call and check and see what's available in your area.

@cathy514 I’m so sorry for what you’re going thru. I, too, often feel the same way. I used to be so active, doing everything, riding my bike, hiking, etc. Now, I can only do things in short spurts because I get so tired. And when I’m walking in a store, I’m sure that everyone thinks I’m drunk because I can’t walk straight. Oh well.
Have you explained to your neighbors what’s going on? They might feel better knowing because then they can help. And, please, don’t be embarrassed! We all do the best we can. ( sounds like I’m giving myself a pep talk! I need it!). Becky

Hi @cathy514, so good to see that you were able to login again and post messages. Thanks for your patience.

You ask about in-person support groups in lower Michigan. I suggest you contact the Greater Michigan Alzheimer's Association to find something close to you.
https://www.alz.org/gmc/helping_you/support_groups
You can call their 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or send an email at helplinegmc@alz.org

Your so smart to look for support to help reduce the loneliness. Dementia can be so isolating and sometimes talking with others online isn't enough. But for those in between times, we're here for you - any time.

they are to far away, still very lonely thanks to all that helped I appreciate all of you

Hello, @cathy514 - I know you were feeling sad and scared after your diagnosis of dementia last month. Wondering how you are feeling and how things are going lately?

very scared and lonely

@cathy514
Hello Cathy,
Can you or do you know what stage your at 1-7?
If not can you let us know what your able to do and not do?
Any visual problems
Do you read, watch tv
Do you have a caregiver
Any balance issues
Do you fix your own meals
Get dressed
Memory issues
If we knew more of your current status people may be better equipped to offer suggestions.
Hang in there,
Jake

I do not know stage, can dress shower clean house but not as well as before pca l can do laundry take short walks pay bills but I mess up and waste checks trying I can dress myself shower makes me uncomfortable don't know why but I shower daily I watch tv but not a lot no visual problems I have had glasses since I was 12 I am nearsighted I cook with my daughter can make my own food I can drive but don't drive far or daily daughter rides with me lose my glasses a lot in the house no balance issues trouble with math andspelling