Alan Wood

Alan Wood

Articles authored by Alan Wood - Communications Advisor at Ryman Healthcare

The Ryman Blog

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

Clear sighted Ryman fundraising efforts applauded

Clear sighted Ryman fundraising efforts applauded

Nov 9, 2023 3 min read

High fashion and heritage styles

High fashion and heritage styles

Oct 11, 2023 3 min read

Ryman residents build nesting boxes for parakeet conservation

Ryman residents build nesting boxes for parakeet conservation

Sep 11, 2023 2 min read

Penguin visit for residents who help offer a lifeline

Penguin visit for residents who help offer a lifeline

Jul 18, 2023 3 min read

Three's a charm for Anthony Wilding village siblings

Three's a charm for Anthony Wilding village siblings

Jul 17, 2023 3 min read

Diana Isaac wins Aged Advisor Award for 'Large South Island Village'

Diana Isaac wins Aged Advisor Award for 'Large South Island Village'

Jul 3, 2023 1 min read

Diana Isaac village heralds New Zealand Sign Language Week

Diana Isaac village heralds New Zealand Sign Language Week

May 12, 2023 4 min read

UC students prompt Ryman residents to be smart walkers

UC students prompt Ryman residents to be smart walkers

May 9, 2023 2 min read

A tale of three amazing siblings and three villages

A tale of three amazing siblings and three villages

Apr 5, 2023 4 min read

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