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HELP THE RAINBOW CENTRE REACH OUT FURTHER The Rainbow Centre in Fareham is a local charity enabling greater independence for adults affected by conditions such as: Parkinson’s, MS, a stroke or a head injury, and children with cerebral palsy. It works with people to improve their mobility, motor skills, independent living skills, communication and cognitive abilities. It is carrying out research, funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund, into the possibility of an outreach service in the future for adults unable to travel to its Centre in Fareham, and would like to discover whether there is a need for this service in the community.

It should only take a couple of minutes to complete online www.rainbowcentre.org/what-we-do/adult-researchsurvey. If you would prefer a hardcopy of the survey in the post please telephone 01329 289500 or email fundraising@rainbowcentre.org

How Can You Help? They’ve created a simple survey, for the public to participate in. Whether you are a carer or someone with a neurological condition, your input would be invaluable.

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Editor’s Letter

DARE I ASK? You know that feeling when you’ve spent hours, sometimes days preparing a special meal for family or friends? Weighing up different recipes, catering for the likes and dislikes of your guests, shopping for ingredients, sometimes going out your way to a favourite deli for that exotic item. Then, it’s all consumed in a flash! Appreciative diners pat their tummies and congratulate the chef … but do they really know how much effort went into getting it just right? I feel like that sometimes, when I’m getting another issue of Discover ready for print. So much work goes into the compiling of articles, local news, the what’s on, pictures and of course, designing the advertisements; a labour of love I assure you so I’m not

complaining! What I know is that if you are reading this then our efforts as a team bringing Discover to you every other month isn’t wasted and for that it’s worth every late night and last minute panic. If you enjoy welcoming Discover into your home like an old family friend we’d love to hear from you. I’ve set up a short survey of SIX questions below. It only takes a few minutes! Best wishes

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DOES YOUR PET HAVE JOINT PROBLEMS? Joint pain can cause severe mobility problems that take away your pet’s joy for life, but it’s not just older animals that suffer in this way. Genetic issues such as hip or elbow dysplasia in dogs, or an old injury, increase the risk of them suffering from arthritis. What to look out for It’s fairly easy to spot the signs of arthritis in dogs, simply because they are in your company more than a rabbit or a cat, for example. These are some of the indicators to watch out for: • Stiffness when your dog gets up, or after a walk. • They walk with a limp, even if only for a few minutes. • Your cat’s reluctance to jump on your knee. • Your rabbit being less inclined to run around its cage. It can be particularly diﬃcult to notice the signs of arthritis in a rabbit, as one of the ways they survive in the wild is to move less when they’re injured, so as not to appear vulnerable. Is there anything you can do to prevent joint problems in your pet? As far as puppies are concerned, it’s important not to over-exercise them while their bodies are still developing. Being overweight will also have a huge impact on your pet’s joints, so watching food intake is a key factor. The vet may prescribe an anti-inflammatory if your pet has severe joint pain, or glucosamine and chondroitin, as these are supplements known to help with mobility.

HEATHSIDE VETERINARY SURGERY Heathside Veterinary Surgery is proud to announce that yet again they have been voted in the Top 25 Best Reviewed Practices in the country. However, they also WON in the category of Best Small Practice (as not all practices are the same). Danielle Giles at Heathside told Discover: “We seem to work harder each year; as medicine and surgeries advance and expectations of ourselves advance with them. Continuous further education for our veterinary surgeons and nurses is ongoing to keep us right up to date as possible to provide our clients and their pets with the service and level of medicine we feel they deserve from us.” It is vital for people to know which businesses offer the best customer service as this generally reflects quite accurately the service you will receive should you choose to go there. Especially important if you are entrusting the health and wellbeing of your pets to them. Heathside Veterinary Surgery is proud to practice preventative care medicine and will always give you the most up to date information and treatment whatever it may be that your pet requires. If you are looking for a practice that regularly delivers on its promise to do its very best for you and your pet, then please look them up. Read their clients views (warts and all) and give them a call today. 01489 607001, www.heathsidevets.com

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Life Begins

DO YOU LET YOUR AGE DO THE TALKING? The invitation arrived via social media: “A group of us are going to Glastonbury Festival for the day. Do you fancy coming along, too?” I’d loved going to Glastonbury when I was young - the mud, the dodgy burgers from a van, the opportunity to bond with thousands of other young music fans, but now, at the age of 56, I just couldn’t see myself fitting in. Almost without thinking, I replied that I would be busy on the day my friend had suggested, but as I pressed ‘send’, I immediately regretted my decision. My husband and I have watched Glasto on TV many times in recent years and each time we’ve seen people older than ourselves in the crowd. This reaction made me realise that since turning 40 I have begun to censor everything I do, looking at life through an ‘age appropriate’ lens rather than thinking about what I really wanted. 8

It was a sobering thought, but within ten minutes I had come up with a list of things I could do differently in future: Mum and Dad Dancing The jokes about “Dad dancing” have no doubt been responsible for millions of older men making an excuse to visit the loo as soon as the music starts playing at a family wedding. We’re all probably a little self conscious when it comes to dancing, particularly if our kids are watching, but provided you’re not planning to moonwalk or point at the ceiling, Saturday Night Fever style, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t strut your stuff on the dance floor. From now on, although I may not be the first on the dance floor, I certainly won’t be the last. Don’t be an age-conscious shopper Worries about not dressing appropriately for our age can hold us back when choosing what to wear. We opt for ‘safe’ styles that often have the effect of making us feel even older than we are. è

It may have been different in the Seventies and Eighties, but these days you’ll find a real crosssection of ages browsing through the clothing rails.

feeling invisible, and that’s because they’ve lost confidence. Their body language says “don’t look at me, I’m not worth your attention”, so it’s hardly surprising that people no longer notice them.

Short skirts, revealing tops, body-hugging clothing and huge heels will still be out for me, but I’m giving myself permission to drop into some of the more youthful stores I used to shun, just in case there’s something that catches my eye.

A long, hard look in the mirror at home showed me that I was beginning to slouch - shoulders rounded, tummy sagging, head down – but when I lifted up my head and straightened my shoulders, I seemed more alert, more engaged with the world and – dare I say it – more youthful.

You’re never too old for adventure We may be less physically able than we once were, but this doesn’t rule us out from ever enjoying another adventure. Nowadays we may be more inclined to stay in a hotel than camp out at a music festival, but at least we are still taking part. Next time I receive an invitation from friends to go somewhere unusual, I won’t come up with the knee-jerk response of saying (or thinking) “I’m too old for that.” Don’t disappear into the crowd A lot of my older friends complain about

I’ve decided to join a local yoga class that will not only help me with my posture, but keep my body flexible. As older people we have surely earned our place in society? That means we have every right to enjoy life and express ourselves without fear of an adverse reaction. Teenagers are blissfully unconcerned about the views of their elders, and recently I’ve come to the conclusion that older people should take a leaf out of their book. I’ve decided that even if I live to be 100, nothing can stop me from living my life to the full.

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Various websites dedicated to couponing tell you where to find the best offers online, but you do need to spend time searching. The Money Saving Expert website has its own coupon page, and if you look at Supersavvyme.co.uk you’ll find a range of coupons for Procter and Gamble products. Airbnb Airbnb is a website offering accommodation in privately-owned residences around the world. It can often be cheaper than staying in ‘traditional’ hotel rooms or hostels, and offers travellers a vast choice of grades and styles to suit every budget. You can choose to rent an entire property, or stay in one of your host’s rooms - all you need to do is enter the date of travel and where you want to go. Some hosts prefer to find out a little more about their guests before they’ll confirm a booking; others offer an ‘Instant Book’ facility. è

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Parenting

TIME AND SANITY SAVERS Tips and tricks to make your life easier, from washable nail polish to a booster seat that can fit in a school bag. Monday morning panics

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Play dates

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TEA LADY NEEDED ‘Warsash Over 60’s Friendship Club needs a lady to make teas and coffees and plate up biscuits for about 30 members meeting fortnightly on Mondays from 2pm at Victory Hall Warsash. Travel expenses paid. Next meetings 6th and 20th March and 3rd April for talks, entertainment and raffles. Please contact on 01489 589308.

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