Category Archives: The Crystal Project News
Postponement of all groups until further notice
Written on March 12, 2020 at 3:05 pm, by cpadmin
Unfortunately as a precautionary measure due to Covid 19 we are postponing all group sessions until further notice. This includes: • Singing for the Brain (Thursdays) • Brain health group (Thursdays) • Exercising for the Brain (beginning 24th March) We will review in time whether our April support meeting and six week family information sessions Continue Reading »
Family information sessions, starting Wednesday 29th April
Written on March 5, 2020 at 4:18 pm, by cpadmin
The Crystal Project is facilitating a six week block of information and support sessions for families of people with dementia. It will begin on Wednesday 29th April and will run each Wednesday for six weeks. It will be held from 7pm – 9pm in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. It is free of charge and any Continue Reading »
Pilot group -Exercising for the Brain
Written on February 21, 2020 at 3:36 pm, by cpadmin
We are delighted to be teaming up with Shane Simcox of Simcox Rehabilitation to pilot a six week ‘Exercising for the Brain’ group. This group is for people with dementia and family members are welcome to attend. Exercise for people with dementia has been shown to be beneficial for their physical and mental health. The Continue Reading »
Support meeting, Wednesday 11th March, Preventing Falls
Written on February 21, 2020 at 3:33 pm, by cpadmin
The next support meeting is taking place on Wednesday 11th March, 10.30-12, Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. Shirley Cahill a HSE physiotherapist will be coming to speak to us about preventing falls. She will also be giving us practical tips on what to do if your loved one experiences a fall. All are welcome
Dementia Café, Wednesday 4th March 2020
Written on February 21, 2020 at 3:32 pm, by cpadmin
Dementia café Join Kevin and his wife Helena for coffee and a chat in the Daily Grind, Kanturk, Wednesday 4th March, 3-4.30. Kevin has Lewy Body Dementia and would love to meet others to share experiences and provide support. All are welcome.
Brain health group, starting Thursday 5th March 2020
Written on February 4, 2020 at 1:05 pm, by cpadmin
This group focuses on staying mentally, physically and socially active as well as looking at memory strategies such as improving attention and remembering names. The next six week group is starting on Thursday 5th March in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. This group is for people who are interested in brain health, have concerns about their Continue Reading »
Social Club, 18th February 2020, Springfort Hall
Written on February 4, 2020 at 12:38 pm, by cpadmin
The next social club get together is on Tuesday 18th February 2020. We are meeting at 11am in Springfort Hall Hotel (in the reception area). We will be getting a brief tour and history of the hotel, followed by tea, coffee and scones in the drawing room. Cost €5.50 per person. While booking is not Continue Reading »
Singing for the Brain, Mallow – change of day
Written on February 4, 2020 at 12:36 pm, by cpadmin
Unfortunately for reasons beyond our control we are changing Singing for the Brain, Mallow to Thursdays. We will continue to meet at 3-4.30 in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. We welcome back Fiona Flavin as our facilitator and she will start with us on Thursday 20th February. THERE WILL BE NO SINGING FOR THE BRAIN IN Continue Reading »
Fair Deal talk, Wednesday 12th February
Written on February 3, 2020 at 10:15 am, by cpadmin
Our next support meeting for families is being held on Wednesday 12th February. Ray Dwyer from the Nursing Home Support Office is coming to speak on the Fair Deal. Its being held in the Occupational Therapy Department in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. 10.30-12am (see attached poster). As it is a topic that will interest many, Continue Reading »
Mindfulness change of date
Written on January 24, 2020 at 12:15 pm, by cpadmin
The Mindfulness group for carers of people with dementia will now run from Monday 17th Feb – Monday 23rd March. For more information or to reserve a place, contact Christine O’Riordan (Family Support Worker) on 086 0255205 or email ChristineA.ORiordan@hse.ie