NORTH CORK DEMENTIA ALLIANCE EVENTS

 NORTH CORK DEMENTIA ALLIANCE EVENTS

 

Newmarket Dementia Café

Takes place this Thurs 1^st May in the Culturlann in Newmarket, 11am-1. Margaret McEntee and I will be doing a Brain Gym taster session which is guaranteed to be both cognitively stimulating and fun! All are welcome.

 

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 20^th 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 11^th 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 19^th

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 12^th 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-health/self-help/balancing-stress/

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.