The Ryman Blog

Discover the latest in retirement living through resident stories, helpful advice, news, and more.

Stay active and independent: resistance band exercises for seniors 

lady exercising

Stay active and independent: resistance band exercises for seniors 

Nov 24, 2025 5 min read

How long can someone stay in respite care in New Zealand?

Respite care at Ryman

How long can someone stay in respite care in New Zealand?

Oct 2, 2025 4 min read

Best games for people with dementia

resident and caregiver

Best games for people with dementia

Sep 18, 2025 6 min read

Assisted living vs care – what’s the difference in New Zealand?

Resident and staff

Assisted living vs care – what’s the difference in New Zealand?

Aug 19, 2025 3 min read

Best place to retire in New Zealand

Campervan

Best place to retire in New Zealand

Aug 19, 2025 4 min read

Self-confessed collector Jennifer shares decluttering tips

Older couple show off their most treasured possessions after downsizing

Self-confessed collector Jennifer shares decluttering tips

Jul 11, 2025 4 min read

Simple hip exercises for seniors

Diana Issac Triple A Man

Simple hip exercises for seniors

Jun 3, 2025 4 min read

Top tips for winter wellness

Friends enjoying a lunch at the retirement village

Top tips for winter wellness

May 26, 2025 2 min read

Kate's top 5 plants for apartment living

Kate's 5 top plants for apartment living in a Ryman retirement village

Kate's top 5 plants for apartment living

May 20, 2025 2 min read

Popular articles

  • Ryman Healthcare wins Best Provider in 2025 NZ’s Best Awards

    Ryman Healthcare has been announced Best Provider Nationwide at the 2025 Seniors New Zealand Awards for Best Retirement Village and Aged Care facilities, marking the sixth time Ryman has won this prestigious title.

     

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  • Checking the mail now part of special care unit’s daily routine

    Resident Garth Scanlan and his daughter Sharon Mitchell had the honour of cutting the ribbon to unveil a startlingly accurate replica of a NZ Post mailbox.

    The mailbox was one of two that had been lovingly crafted by a group of independent residents in the village workshop, with the presentation scheduled during September to mark Alzheimer's Awareness Month.

    Checking the mail now part of special care unit’s daily routine
  • Best place to retire in New Zealand

    New Zealand’s beautiful and varied landscapes, mild climate, and relaxed lifestyle make it an attractive place to live. Whether you enjoy vibrant cities, laid-back coastal towns, or hitting the road in your RV, it’s a top choice for retirement.

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  • Angus the cat keeps widowed Wally company

    They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but they clearly haven’t met Angus the cat, the affectionate feline who lives in Ryman Healthcare’s Keith Park Village in Hobsonville with his owner Wally Annett!

    The sociable grey and white cat became a TikTok sensation two years ago when Wally’s granddaughter Sarah posted a video of her Nana Helen and Poppy Wally pushing Angus around the village gardens in his trolley and going for walks on a leash.

     

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  • From five star hotels to global icons - Ryman chefs serve only the best!

    Before making the move to the retirement sector, many of our chefs at Ryman Healthcare have worked all around the world in some of the finest restaurants and hotels, often serving up platters for the rich and famous.

    This means that our residents are getting the benefit of this fantastic experience now delivered right to their plates!

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