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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

A taste of tradition: Carol's timeless ANZAC biscuit recipe

Carol's timeless ANZAC biscuit recipe

A taste of tradition: Carol's timeless ANZAC biscuit recipe

Apr 14, 2025 1 min read

Suellen's pancetta, quince and pear tart with rocket

Suellen's pancetta, quince and pear tart with rocket

Suellen's pancetta, quince and pear tart with rocket

Mar 26, 2025 1 min read

Antarctica to the Outback: Rodnie and Bryan's adventures

Rodnie and Bryan's Antarctica adventures

Antarctica to the Outback: Rodnie and Bryan's adventures

Feb 20, 2025 2 min read

Woodcote thanks one of a kind caregiver for 33 years service

Resident thanks one of her care givers with a hug

Woodcote thanks one of a kind caregiver for 33 years service

Jan 22, 2025 2 min read

How to create a summer grazing platter

Kowhai spring social platter

How to create a summer grazing platter

Jan 13, 2025 2 min read

Bev and John’s summer motorhome adventures

Couple and their dog

Bev and John’s summer motorhome adventures

Dec 19, 2024 4 min read

Miles of memories: Glynne and Eric’s passion for walking

Glynne and Eric walking on the beach

Miles of memories: Glynne and Eric’s passion for walking

Dec 18, 2024 3 min read

Essential Christmas hacks to save time and stress

Woman hands decorations on a christmas tree

Essential Christmas hacks to save time and stress

Dec 11, 2024 4 min read

Popular articles

  • Village pooch Maggie provides pet therapy for fellow residents

    Moving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.

    The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into Ryman Healthcare’s Devonport village in 2021, and now take Maggie to visit residents in the village care centre three times a week.

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  • Understanding anxiety in older adults

    While it's normal for everyone to worry from time to time, persistent anxiety can significantly affect your physical and emotional wellbeing. Some of the stressors that trigger anxiety in older adults are commonly related to ageing, such as: 

    • health issues, 
    • retirement, and 
    • the loss of loved ones. 

    Recognising the signs and understanding what is causing your anxiety is important, as it enables you to find the right support to overcome it.

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  • The emotional side of downsizing

    If you’re thinking about downsizing, it may bring up a range of emotions. Perhaps you feel happy and excited about the idea, maybe you feel resistant, or even sad. All these feelings are natural.

    Downsizing is often a practical decision that paves the way for a comfortable, secure retirement. However, the relief, excitement, and anticipation of the freedom that comes with moving to a more manageable home can be mixed with feelings of loss and fear of change.

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  • Trust on the road

    For Ryman residents Bev and John, trust means freedom. It’s the confidence to pack up their motorhome and hit the road knowing their home is in good hands while they’re away.

    “The lifestyle is just great,” says John. “We can lock up and leave, knowing everything is taken care of at home.”

    It’s a freedom they’ve fully embraced since moving to Ryman’s Northwood Village.

     

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  • Happy Hour friends head off on a cruise together

    A group of 12 mates from Ryman Healthcare’s Murray Halberg Village has really put the 'ship' into friendship by going on a cruise together.

    The friends have grown close since moving into the Lynfield village several years ago, and hang out regularly at the various village events or when taking part in activities.

    Says Irene: “At Happy Hour on Thursdays we always try and sit together.”

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  • Understanding anxiety in older adults

    While it's normal for everyone to worry from time to time, persistent anxiety can significantly affect your physical and emotional wellbeing. Some of the stressors that trigger anxiety in older adults are commonly related to ageing, such as: 

    • health issues, 
    • retirement, and 
    • the loss of loved ones. 

    Recognising the signs and understanding what is causing your anxiety is important, as it enables you to find the right support to overcome it.

    bigstock-Close-Up-Of-Elderly-Woman-Join-370227061-1
  • Village pooch Maggie provides pet therapy for fellow residents

    Moving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.

    The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into Ryman Healthcare’s Devonport village in 2021, and now take Maggie to visit residents in the village care centre three times a week.

    DSCF0974 (1)-min crop-1_640x427
  • Understanding anxiety in older adults

    While it's normal for everyone to worry from time to time, persistent anxiety can significantly affect your physical and emotional wellbeing. Some of the stressors that trigger anxiety in older adults are commonly related to ageing, such as: 

    • health issues, 
    • retirement, and 
    • the loss of loved ones. 

    Recognising the signs and understanding what is causing your anxiety is important, as it enables you to find the right support to overcome it.

    bigstock-Close-Up-Of-Elderly-Woman-Join-370227061 social media-1
  • The emotional side of downsizing

    If you’re thinking about downsizing, it may bring up a range of emotions. Perhaps you feel happy and excited about the idea, maybe you feel resistant, or even sad. All these feelings are natural.

    Downsizing is often a practical decision that paves the way for a comfortable, secure retirement. However, the relief, excitement, and anticipation of the freedom that comes with moving to a more manageable home can be mixed with feelings of loss and fear of change.

    moving in-1
  • Trust on the road

    For Ryman residents Bev and John, trust means freedom. It’s the confidence to pack up their motorhome and hit the road knowing their home is in good hands while they’re away.

    “The lifestyle is just great,” says John. “We can lock up and leave, knowing everything is taken care of at home.”

    It’s a freedom they’ve fully embraced since moving to Ryman’s Northwood Village.

     

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