Herald - Issue 475

Page 48 • The HERALD • 5th June 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v All scooters fully serviced Two months parts warranty Prices from £395 Available to view and test drive at Waterside Furnishings For more information call 07881 127660 Life made simple Preloved mobility scooters WE CARE, YOU CARE LIFE MADE SIMPLE If you or a loved one are in need of a mobility scooter or walking aid, why not visit Life made simple in Hythe. Based in Waterside Furnishings & Re-Upholstery on Marsh Parade, Life made simple has a range of fully serviced preloved mobility scooters and walkers available at reasonable prices, with scooters starting from £395. All mobility scooters come with a 2 month warranty (parts). To view or test drive their latest stock pop into Waterside Furnishings & Re-Upholstery or call: 07881 127660 for more information. Life made simple also buy preloved mobility scooters and walkers that are in a good condition. The Dementia Care Hub in Totton and Calmore from Andrea Turner, Totton and Calmore Hub Manager At e Dementia Care Hub we pride ourselves on being a place where people a ected by Dementia can receive both practical and emotional support whilst living with this illness. As a Charity we o er the upmost professional care and support to all involved that we are in contact with. is can be in the form of telephone support, our popular wellbeing sessions, care groups, and social groups. We will be there by your side at every turn. 1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with Dementia however there remains very little post diagnostic care for these su erers and their families. Here at the Dementia Hub, we are lucky to have a range of expertise and specialist support on hand to help navigate these o en-muddy waters, with our very own Dr Kellyn Lee and our Admiral Nurse Fiona Chaabane. We could not continue to do our amazing work at the Dementia Hub without the continued support of our wellbeing facilitators and volunteers. Some of our team will be running in the Copythorne Carnival 5k /10k race on 9th June, any support or sponsorship you could o er would be greatly appreciated. /justgiving.com/campaign/tdchcopythorne5k10k We are also continually on the lookout for empathetic and caring individuals who could spare a few hours a week to support this ever-growing illness amongst our population and join our amazing team in order to give our carers a well-deserved break once or twice a week. If you are interested please call: 07769009599 or email: info@dementiacarehub.org Dementia Drop-Ins take place on Mondays (apart from the 4th Monday each month), 10.30am–12.30pm at Totton and Eling Community Centre, Totton, SO40 3AP. e Dementia Care Hub Wellbeing Groups run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am–3pm at Calmore Community Centre, Calmore Drive, Calmore, Totton, SO40 2XU, £75 per session (which includes a light lunch and all refreshments) support may be available. e ART of dementia care, every Thursday, 10.15am-11.45am in e Lilac Room, Totton and Eling Community Centre, Totton, SO40 3AP. For more information please visit: www. dementiacarehub.org/totton-and-calmore-group Put Your Best Foot Forward Age Concern New Forest foot clinics are operating for local people aged 55+. They offer Toenail cutting for £20 or Toe and Fingernails for £25. e registered Podiatrists and Chiropodists are also able to give foot care advice and information on other treatments available. If you wish to book a foot care appointment, cancel or amend one, please contact the o ce on: 023 8084 1199. A message can be le on the answer machine and they will return your call. Waterside Good Neighbours volunteers can help with transport if required. Clinics are as follows: Totton and Eling Community Centre: Every Wednesday and Friday at Civic Centre Buildings, Library Road, Totton, SO40 3AP. Age Concern New Forest office in Hythe: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 1st Thursday and 3rd Monday at 19-20 Marsh Parade, Hythe, SO45 6AN (opposite Hythe Club). Blackfield Baptist Church: 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Hampton Lane, Black eld, SO45 1XA. Lyndhurst Community Centre: 1st Monday of the month at Main Car Park, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY.

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