WHEN:        1.30 pm, Saturday 10th MARCH 2012

SPEAKER:        MARGARET SOUTHGATE

WHERE:        375 Hukanui Road, Rototuna.

BRING:        A sun hat! We will be outside in the garden.

•  END OF YEAR LUNCH: In December, eighteen members and family met for a lunch meeting at "Cafe Fresca" where the main item on the agenda was eating. My food was delicious, and I only heard compliments from others. Several members were there who had not been for a long time, and one new member came with his daughter.
  
  
•  PPSS received a large grant from the DUNCAN TRUST, and are able to give grants to people with polio who have needs that are not being met by DHB and other funding services. The first group of grants have been made, and new applications are now being received. Is there something that you need that isn’t funded? (Not a wish-list)
  
  
•  Have you been to Queen Elizabeth Health for a Post Polio check-up? Did you read about QE and the benefits in the last newsletter? Waikato polios are eligible for DHB funding, and your GP can make an application for you on line. The next intake of polios will be April 30 - May 11.
  
  
• One of our Matamata members, Ian Wills, recently featured in an article in the Matamata Chronical. Read his story here
  
  

HAVE YOU HAD POLIO
-or someone you know?

Of course there have been no recent cases of polio in New Zealand. But many of those who did get polio prior to about 1956 are still around.

When they reach their 50s - 60s they often experience new pains and weaknesses above the normal ageing process. This is known as Post Polio Syndrome or the Late Effects of Polio.

At this stage it is important that this condition is recognised and treated to avoid further serious deterioration. Some forms of exercise and some drugs can be counter-productive.

Please get in touch with the Post Polio Support Society 0800 476 546, and read some of the information on this and associated web sites here.