WHO Theme: Social Participation
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Switching Off And Being Creative
Funding Stream: Local AF Programme Funding, Arts Office
Resources Required: Paid Staff
Cost: 500-1000
Description
Age Friendly Mayo partnered with Mayo Arts Office for a “Rainbow making project”. Katie Moore artist demonstrated. Packs of required material were provided to those interested in participating. Project was aimed for anyone interested, however, the main idea was to provide materials to Nursing Homes, for residents to create a rainbow and display on the windows of Nursing Homes.
Aim of Initiative
Older people at home and in Nursing Homes.
Who is it aimed at
Older people at home and in Nursing Homes.
Steps critical to success
- Participation
- Positive feedback
- Evidence of rainbows being displayed in windows of homes and Nursing Homes
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Not enough material packs available
- Not all people have access to online activities
Outcomes / Benefits
- Participants have an end product
- It helps to “switch off”.
- All necessary material provided
Contact:
Website:
https://www.mayo.ie/ | https://vimeo.com/429204202