Our members help make the Aquadome special. In the first of our monthly series, we learn more about Ian.

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My name is Ian, I am a 75 year old with multiple sclerosis (MS).

I use a wheelchair because I am unable to walk safely due to the nerve messages from my brain to my right knee and ankle being blocked due to the MS.

I suffer other symptoms and have had three heart attacks.

I do my best to manage my health primarily by swimming. I visit the Aquadome every weekday morning.

Body heat generated by exercise exacerbates my symptoms; the cooling effect of the water allows me to exercise long enough to gain benefit.

The Aquadome is one of the reasons I moved here - so I could attend the pool.

I live alone and I get a number of benefits from visiting the Aquadome.

As well as the benefits I get from the exercise, which is helping stop the progression of my MS, I meet the other regular patrons as well as the lifeguards and reception staff. They all help to start my day in a great way.

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To find out more about the facilities and programs available at the Aquadome, visit the centre and speak to our friendly staff.