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“Keeper of his mind”: Domino Whisker on caring for her father and his Alzheimer’s


by IMAGE
24th Sep 2021

Domino Whisker, photographed by Melanie Mullan

In recognition of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, embroidery artist Domino Whisker tells the bittersweet story of her time caring for her dad, Charlie

September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In recognition and to fundraise for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, embroidery artist Domino Whisker has teamed up with Mark Grehan of The Garden to create a limited edition tote. Titled ‘ A Break in the Path’, all 250 totes a hand-embroidered by Domino and feature an embroidered flower breaking through the ground, symbolising the daily struggle faced by Alzheimer’s sufferers. You can still pick one up here and all...

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