Category Archives: The Crystal Project News
Fermoy Dementia Café launch, Wed 26th April
Written on April 11, 2023 at 12:10 pm, by cpadmin
I am delighted to let you know that we are launching Fermoy Dementia Café on Wednesday 26th April in Adair Hall, 2.30-4.30pm. This will be a monthly café where people with dementia, their families and friends can come together in an informal space to learn more about dementia and local services and to share experiences. Continue Reading »
Family Information Sessions starting Thursday 11th May 2023
Written on March 16, 2023 at 4:15 pm, by cpadmin
We are facilitating a six week block of information sessions beginning Thursday 11th May. They will run for six consecutive Thursdays until 15th June, 7-9.15pm in Mallow A range of topics will be covered including: • An overview of dementia • Changing relationships • Communication • Legal issues • Understanding behaviour • Engaging in activities Continue Reading »
Exercising for the Brain, Fermoy
Written on March 16, 2023 at 3:44 pm, by cpadmin
We are delighted to be piloting a six week Exercising for the Brain Group in Fermoy for people with dementia. Shane Simcox of Simox Rehabilitation will be facilitating the sessions. Shane specialises in exercise rehabilitation classes for people with neurological conditions and the group will focus on exercises that improve balance, co-ordination, range of movement Continue Reading »
Dietitian at Newmarket Alzheimer Cafe, 6th April
Written on March 16, 2023 at 3:40 pm, by cpadmin
The next Alzheimer Cafe is taking place on Thursday 6th April in the Culturlann, Newmarket, 11am – 1pm This Months Topic is Tips on Nutrition for Healthy Brain and the guest speaker is Elaine Walsh HSE Dietician. To reserve your place please email sheena.cadoo@hse.ie or phone or text 086 787 1818.
Social Club outing to Blarney Castle and Gardens, 15th Feb
Written on February 13, 2023 at 1:50 pm, by cpadmin
Our next social club is taking place on Wednesday 15th February at Blarney Castle and Gardens, 11am-1. We will be walking in the gardens and having a cuppa. Everyone can walk at their own pace and most of the routes are wheelchair accessible. There is no charge for this outing and all are welcome. We Continue Reading »
Newmarket ALzheimer Cafe, 2nd March
Written on February 13, 2023 at 1:48 pm, by cpadmin
The next Kanturk/Newmarket Alzheimer Café is taking place on Thursday 2nd March, 11am-1pm in The Culturlann, Newmarket, P51 D84. Sheena Cadoo, HSE Occuaptional Therapist will be speaking on living well with dementia. To book a place email sheena.cadoo@hse.ie or contact Karen Fitzpatrick 087 348 7511.
Talk on the Fair Deal at the Newmarket Alzheimer Cafe, 2nd February
Written on January 23, 2023 at 12:23 pm, by cpadmin
The next Newmarket Alzheimer Café is taking place on Thursday 2nd February, 11am-1pm in The Culturlann, Newmarket, P51 D854. The topic is The Fair Deal (Nursing Home Support Scheme) with Tom Murray. To book a place email sheena.cadoo@hse.ie or contact Karen Fitzpatrick, 087 348 7511.
Gentle Yoga for relatives of people with dementia, Mallow
Written on January 23, 2023 at 12:17 pm, by cpadmin
We are piloting a six week gentle yoga/support group for relatives of people with dementia. This group will take place in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre 7-8.30pm, beginning on Wednesday 25th January. It will be facilitated by the yoga instructor Wendy Griffin. The yoga session will be gentle (no lying) and will focus on wellbeing. It Continue Reading »
Christmas Party, 14th December, Springfort Hall
Written on November 15, 2022 at 10:32 am, by cpadmin
We are really looking forward to our Christmas Party which is taking place in Springfort Hall, Mallow Wednesday 14th December. Dinner and dessert along with teas and coffees will be served and we will have Christmas entertainment and spot prizes. We will be meeting at 12.30. The cost will be €15 per person and we Continue Reading »
Social Club outing Wednesday 23rd November
Written on November 15, 2022 at 10:31 am, by cpadmin
Our next social club outing is taking place on Wednesday 23rd November at the Farm in Grenagh. We will meet at 11am for tea and coffee and then we have a tour of the ‘1950s village’ which includes a classroom, a garage and lots of farm machinery https://visitthefarm.ie/1950s-village/. We can also take a stroll round Continue Reading »