In October 2020 amidst much uncertainty and unease Edel Byrne from ASI and I met and chatted via zoom about how we could realize the ART@home project. Both of us were very excited about the project and were eager to ensure that the project would run as smoothly and safely as possible for all concerned.
Edel worked tirelessly in the background highlighting the clients who would most like and benefit from the art packs. She organized the collection of and delivery with other ASI staff members of the art packs to the various clients’ households.
The success of the ART@home project will rely on the behind the scenes support of the clients and carers from the ASI staff members. Edel and I hope that with this support the clients will feel comfortable engaging with and enjoying the art packs. We also look forward to hearing back from the clients about the art packs and hope that they will share images of the artworks they created.
I am very appreciative of the vital support of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and in particularly Edel Byrnes stewardship of the ART@home project.
Edel Byrne delivering some of the ART@home packs to Noel from the Curlew Road Day care centre for his clients.
Art and Dementia projects 