The Crystal Project
The Crystal Project is a community dementia project, led by the Health Service Executive North Cork Occupational Therapy Service. It involves collaboration between the Health Service Executive, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, The Carers Association, families affected by dementia, University College Cork, local community groups and General Practitioners.
The Crystal Project is based in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. We offer support and services to people affected by dementia living in North Cork.
The Crystal Project is funded by the Health Service Executive, Genio, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and the European Foundations Initiative on Dementia
The aims of The Crystal Project are to:
· Support those diagnosed with dementia
· Support families of people with dementia
· Promote awareness of dementia and reduce stigma
The base for the project is the memory resource room in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. Here, those diagnosed with dementia and their families can access information and advice in a supportive environment.
Supports and services:
Café de Mentia
| Description | Monthly support meetings for families |
| Who can attend? | Anyone with a family member with dementia (no geographical restrictions) |
| Location | St Marys Day Care Centre, Lenihans Lane, Lower Bearforest, Mallow |
| When are sessions held? | Second Monday of the month (7.30-9pm) |
Family Information Sessions
| Description | Six week blocks of information and support sessions. |
| Who can attend? | Anyone with a family member with dementia (no geographical restrictions) |
| Location | Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre |
| When are sessions held? | Spring and Autumn (7-9.30pm) |
Goal focussed therapy
| Description | Six to eight week blocks of individual, goal focused therapy. Facilitated by HSE occupational therapist |
| Who can attend? | People with dementia who have insight into their issues and want to work on specific goals |
| Location | Memory Resource Room, Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. People from all over North Cork avail of the service |
Memory group
| Description | Six week memory group. Topics covered include how memory works, memory strategies, assistive technology, keeping mentally and socially active. Facilitated by HSE Occupational Therapist |
| Who can attend? | People who are concerned about their memory or have age related memory loss. This group is not suitable for people with a diagnosis of dementia |
| Location | Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre |
| When are sessions held? | Spring and Autumn |
Memory Resource Room
| Description | Families affected by dementia or those concerned about their memory can meet Sheena Cadoo (HSE occupational therapist) to discuss issues they are experiencing. Examples of assistive technology and other practical solutions to support someone with dementia are on view in the room |
| Who can be referred? | Anyone concerned about their memory or affected by dementia |
| Location | Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. |
Post diagnosis meeting
| Description | Support and information meetings for people recently diagnosed with dementia |
| Who can attend? | People recently diagnosed with dementia who want to meet others in similar situations |
| Location | Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. People from all over North Cork can attend |
| When are sessions held? | This will vary and will be dependent on interest |
For further information:
Phone: 022 58700 or 086 787 1818
Email: info@crystalproject.ie
Website: www.crystalproject.ie