The Crystal Project is very grateful to be presented with fiddle cushions, created by the Mallow Library Quilters. These cushions can be beneficial for people in the later stages of dementia who may be feeling agitated. Such cushions may help alleviate stress and restlessness along with being a source of comfort.

The Crystal Project is a HSE-led community dementia service. It is a joint initiative between the HSE, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Ballyhoura Rural Services and families affected by dementia. The service provides supports for people with dementia and their families, including counselling, educational sessions, memory groups, social clubs, physical activity groups, Singing for the Brain and much more. It is registered with The Charity Regulatory Authority and is based in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre.
For further information on The Crystal Project, contact Sheena Cadoo, HSE Occupational Therapist, on 086 787 1818 or Margaret McEntee, Dementia Support Worker on 086 025 5205. Mallow Library Quilters meet each Thursday in Mallow Library, 10.30am -1.30pm.
One of our next monthly events with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the Newmarket/Kanturk Alzheimer Café, which will be held on 5th January 2023 from 11am-1pm in The Culturlann, Newmarket, P51 D854. This month’s topic is on: Positive Ageing and Living Well with Dementia with guest speaker Bart Daily, Consultant Geriatrician in CUH. To Register Contact: Karen Fitzpatrick on 0873487511. newmarket.alzcafe@alzheimer.ie