Getting in touch about some upcoming events and resources that may be of interest
NORTH CORK DEMENTIA ALLIANCE EVENTS
Charleville Sip and Social
We were so pleased with the wonderful atmosphere and turn out at the first Charleville Sip and Social in April. Many thanks to Ber Browne for providing such wonderful musical entertainment and to the Charleville Park Hotel for providing the space free of charge
The next Sip and Social will take place on Tuesday 20th May, 3-4.30. For catering purposes please let us know if you are coming, contact Sinead on sinead@ncdementiaalliance.ie or phone or text 087 338 9387
Bealtaine Variety Concert
We are so looking forward to the second year of the Bealtaine Variety Concert taking place on Sunday 11th May 3-5.30 in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow 3-5.30. There will be performances from many great acts including Johnny Bongos, Sheila Fitzgerald and the Singing for the Brain Songbirds.
Many thanks to Mecca Barrett and Ber Browne for organising this event which is a fundraiser for the North Cork Dementia Alliance. For more information contact Margaret on 087 690 2898
Tickets are €10 and can be purchased at the door.
Art for your Brain
Our ‘Try it for your Brain’ classes are six week groups which provide participants with the opportunity to challenge their brains by trying a new activity. These groups are stimulating, sociable and fun, factors that are really important for brain health
So far we’ve done a ‘Ukulele for your Brain’ group and ‘Writing for your Brain’.
Next up is ‘Art for your Brain’. These sessions will take place over five Monday mornings from 11am-12.30 in Adair Hall, Fermoy, beginning on May 19th
They will be facilitated by Niamh Towey of Healing with Art. To book your place contact on sinead@ncdementiaalliance.ie or phone or text 087 338 9387. A voluntary contribution of €20 is requested to go towards art supplies.
Memory Group
A five week group for people with mild cognitive impairment or a dementia diagnosis is being facilitated in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre, beginning Monday 12th May, 11am-12.30. Each week we will explore a different brain health topic and a memory strategy. There will also be the opportunity to share experiences with others in similar situations. For more information or to book your place contact sheena.cadoo@hse.ie or phone
OTHER SERVICES AND RESROUCES
Balancing Stress Programme
The HSE have launched a new online Balancing Stress Programme. Over 6 sessions, you will learn practical ways to deal with stress, worry, anxiety, low mood and depression. You do not need to register for the programme and can watch the videos any time, at your own pace. Each video is around 35 minutes long.
To find out more or to begin, cut and paste this link into your browser https://www2.hse.ie/mental-
Community Garda, Fermoy and Surrounding Areas
We were delighted to have Dane Murphy, the Community Garda covering Fermoy & surrounding areas attend some of our events recently to tell us about the service.
The Community Gardaí can be a great support for people when living independently with dementia. Dane told us that if you, or someone you know is living alone with dementia, it can be helpful to link in with your local Community Garda who can call in for a cup of tea, maybe have a check that the house is secure, and keep an eye out while on patrol.
Dane covers the following areas – Watergrasshill, Rathcormac, Fermoy, Conna, Glanworth, Kilworth, Mitchelstown, Castletownroche and Ballyhooley
His email address is dane.j.murphy@garda.ie.
As always if you wish to be removed from the mailing list please get in touch,
All the best
Sheena, Margaret, Amy and Sinead
Sheena Cadoo
Occupational Therapist / North Cork Dementia Alliance Lead |Cork Kerry Community Healthcare | Health Service Executive| Memory Resource Room | Floor 2 | Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre| Mallow | Co Cork | Eircode: P51Y8EC.
Tel. 022/58700 | Mobile 086 787 1818 | E-mail: sheena.cadoo@hse.ie | www.ncdementiaalliance.ie | The North Cork Dementia Alliance is registered with the Charity Regulatory Authority . CRA No 2024866
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