Herald - Issue 424

Page 52 • The HERALD • 2nd June 2022 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v WE CARE, YOU CARE Do You Know or Care for Someone who is Living with Dementia? If you know or care for someone who is living with Dementia, Hampshire Search and Rescue are asking you to consider the Herbert Protocol to help the emergency services locate people with Dementia if they go missing. e Herbert Protocol is a national scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide and put together useful information, which can then be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing. Simply complete the questionnaire and keep it in a safe place ready to produce to the police in the event of an emergency. is vital information will help search teams to gather all the relevant information and begin searching. Recording this information ahead of time will greatly reduce stress associated with trying to recall detailed information in an emergency. Please visit: bit.ly/2T1HQT7 to download a copy of the questionnaire. EVERGREEN CLUB FOR OVER 60’S Waterside Cancer Support Centre COPING WITH THE DIGITAL AGE Do you need help in understanding how to use your smartphone, tablet or laptop? Drop in sessions run by Digital Champions are available every Monday 11am–12noon and Wednesday 10am–11am in Hythe Library. Sessions are also held in libraries in Lymington, Tuesdays 2pm–3pm; Fordingbridge, Wednesdays 9.30am–10.30am and Ringwood Wednesdays 10am–12noon and New Milton Thursdays 10am–12noon. e sessions are run by experienced IT specialists who can provide assistance ranging from basic use and understanding of the library computers or your own smartphone to resolving slow systems and security advice. is is a free service provided by volunteers of Citizens Advice New Forest. Hythe Memory Group meet up every Monday, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at Cornerstone (Hythe URC), New Road, Hythe. Families Matter run the support group which o ers cognitive stimulation therapy for people with early stage dementia. It encourages people to socialise and have fun learning and remembering together. Carers are also welcome to stay and have a cup of tea and chat to other carers. For further information and to reserve your place please contact the Families Matter o ce on: 023 8020 7623 or email: o ce.fm.hurc@gmail.com . Places are limited and need to be booked in advance. e Waterside Cancer Support Centre, part of Wessex Cancer Trust, o ers non-medical support to anyone a ected by cancer, whether you are a patient or a family member. eir team of trained befrienders can o er you a cuppa and a chat and signpost you to external services that might also be able to assist, whilst their quali ed counsellors and complimentary therapists can support you at the Centre. Located at e Grove, opposite Lidl, they are open Monday to Friday from 10am until 2pm, so drop in to see them, give them a call on: 023 8178 0409 or email: waterside@wessexcancer.org.uk for more information. For enjoyable a ernoons, a warm welcome awaits over 60’s as visitors or members to the Evergreen Club. ey meet every month at St. John’s Hall, Hythe on 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1.45pm to 4pm. Each month they have a speaker or entertainment and another social a ernoon, both with tea and cakes. ey also organise Spring and Autumn lunch trips. eir next meeting is on Thursday 16th June and Thursday 7th July for their Social a ernoon and then on Thursday 21st July for a talk by Roger Daniels titled ‘Life as a Magician’. For more information telephone Peter on: 023 8089 1721. SENIOR LUNCH CLUB St John’s Senior Lunch Club is a wonderful way to meet new people, enjoy a home cooked, two course meal with a hot drink for £5 (Carers will eat free of charge). With its social and friendly atmosphere, Emma and her friendly team of volunteers are ready to welcome all guests. Every Wednesday 12noon to 1pm at St John’s Hall, Hythe SO45 6BP. Hythe Memory Group