The Ryman Blog

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

Find a Retirement Village in New Zealand

Retirement resident Di in her independent apartment

Find a Retirement Village in New Zealand

Oct 1, 2024 5 min read

Changing the conversation around dementia

Dementia patient doing activities

Changing the conversation around dementia

Sep 30, 2024 2 min read

Caring for a loved one facing cognitive decline

Ryman Healthcare Dementia Care and Innovations Lead Caroline Bartle

Caring for a loved one facing cognitive decline

Sep 20, 2024 3 min read

Questions to Ask about Assisted Living

Staff member bring towels to a resident

Questions to Ask about Assisted Living

Sep 16, 2024 4 min read

Questions to ask when choosing a retirement village

A couple look at their computer researching retirement villages

Questions to ask when choosing a retirement village

Aug 13, 2024 3 min read

Respite and carer support

Retirement resident Di in her independent apartment

Respite and carer support

Aug 13, 2024 3 min read

Rest Home Care

Retirement resident Di in her independent apartment

Rest Home Care

Aug 13, 2024 5 min read

Declutter and organise photos with Peter Walsh

Peter Walsh helping an elderly woman downsize her apartment

Declutter and organise photos with Peter Walsh

Jul 18, 2024 5 min read

Best medical alarms for the elderly

A retirement village resident sitting on a bench smiling

Best medical alarms for the elderly

Jul 8, 2024 3 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.

    Best place to retire in New Zealand
  • 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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