ADVERTISEMENT Keith's long walk back to fitness As Hilda Ross resident Keith sets out He adds that nothing gets on his in the way of his walk, even second walk of the day though the temperature has he is first greeted with dropped. some friendly words of encouragoment by Village for a walk. I have always been Managor Wendy Taylor. This boost is soon down for long followed by another when a "Rain, shine or wind, I go energetio and I don't like to sit "I foel Eike I have achieved afterwards," passing resident stops to tell something him how inspired she is to he says. watch his daily efforts. Keith, who turned 83 at have been both mental the end of June, is modest and physical in response: 1 think some people have foundit inspiring, helped the healing because yes. They have seen the my circulation has got improvement Ive made." Indeed, since moving into get this bandage off my leg the resthome last August, and improve the walking Keith has been on a mission even more." to improve his mobility and return to fitness again after into the village in 2013 with being blighted with leg ulcers his late wife Valerie and the and a couple of falls which couple lived in a townhouse had required him to have with a big garden area in front both of his hips repaired. And the benefits "All the walking has better. My goal now is to Keith originally moved of the village centre. Hikda Ross resident Keith inspires others during lockdown. He started off in a Once a keen gardener He stayed in many activities such as bingo and exercise classes from their doorways. Adds Keith: "The hygiene wheelchair, initially requiring who taught himself how to a lot of help from staff, and shape trees into spirals. beautiful wooden furniture boarding houses and hostels when the nation went into Keith takes great pleasure at lockdown and all the usual admiring the beautiful village activities and events were put gardens on the way round of beauty. on hold, Keith had improved and is always willing to stop enough to set himself a new for a chat to whoever's out. daily routine. With a determination and sinoe I've been in here, and steely resolve that would when I'm walking 1 often home from work. That and impress the UK'S Captain meet people I have been on They are displayed on that Keith has either made before marrying Valerie in or restored into things 1965 and shakes his head when he thinks of iving here is really good. I've b0en 1 Iike my wood and I standards in them compared impressed with how they're used to use my garage as a to where he lives now. protecting people here. "This place is number one to mel" At Level 1, with most restrictions ifted, the vilage of "Tve never been lonely workshop. I would work on "It's a nice environment it as a hobby when I came here, nicely decorated and the staff have beon very good - they're a top team!" An avid follower my gardening The former fitter who hails from a smal farming news settlement called Te Horo, south of Otaki, worked maintaining in various industries and is onoe again operating as usual f you would like to arrange a tour of the care centre, Village Manager, Tom, he is now knocking off trips with" two walks a day, moming and afternoon, and admits While he still misses Valerie terribly. he has filed he has doubled the speed he his room with his most precious mementos of her. Theseinolude the delicate and events, Keith says he felt glad to be in a Ryman village when he completos them in. "When I started it would takemeabout 40-45minutes ornaments carefully painted orgarisations including the machinery heard Covid-19 had reached Wondy Taylor would be New Zealand's shores. delighted to take your call and arrange anappointment. but now I can do it in about by Valerie with birds and 20 minutes. I used to time flowers, one of which Keith myself by how long l'd have to made an ormate wooden railways, the Ministry of Works, the mill at Rotorua, a dairy company and to residents rooms and All visits to the care centre were halted early were brought on meals wait for lunch" frame for. Hamilton Council residents took part in People often tell us they 'feel the difference when they visit a Ryman care centre. Where care is customised to suit your needs, and where nurses and carers go above and beyond every day to provide the best of care to our residents. Our care options include resthome and hospital care, you can relax knowing that if your needs change, we can continue to look after you. RYMAN PIONEERS Fence Located in Hamilton East, close to the city centre, Hilda Ross Retirement Village is named in honour of a pioneering politican who set the standard for others to follow. Call Wendy for more details. HILDA ROSS VILLAGE rymanhealthcare.co.nz 30 Ruakura Road, Hamilton, 855 9542 RYMAN REALTHCARE ADVERTISEMENT Keith's long walk back to fitness As Hilda Ross resident Keith sets out He adds that nothing gets on his in the way of his walk, even second walk of the day though the temperature has he is first greeted with dropped. some friendly words of encouragoment by Village for a walk. I have always been Managor Wendy Taylor. This boost is soon down for long followed by another when a "Rain, shine or wind, I go energetio and I don't like to sit "I foel Eike I have achieved afterwards," passing resident stops to tell something him how inspired she is to he says. watch his daily efforts. Keith, who turned 83 at have been both mental the end of June, is modest and physical in response: 1 think some people have foundit inspiring, helped the healing because yes. They have seen the my circulation has got improvement Ive made." Indeed, since moving into get this bandage off my leg the resthome last August, and improve the walking Keith has been on a mission even more." to improve his mobility and return to fitness again after into the village in 2013 with being blighted with leg ulcers his late wife Valerie and the and a couple of falls which couple lived in a townhouse had required him to have with a big garden area in front both of his hips repaired. And the benefits "All the walking has better. My goal now is to Keith originally moved of the village centre. Hikda Ross resident Keith inspires others during lockdown. He started off in a Once a keen gardener He stayed in many activities such as bingo and exercise classes from their doorways. Adds Keith: "The hygiene wheelchair, initially requiring who taught himself how to a lot of help from staff, and shape trees into spirals. beautiful wooden furniture boarding houses and hostels when the nation went into Keith takes great pleasure at lockdown and all the usual admiring the beautiful village activities and events were put gardens on the way round of beauty. on hold, Keith had improved and is always willing to stop enough to set himself a new for a chat to whoever's out. daily routine. With a determination and sinoe I've been in here, and steely resolve that would when I'm walking 1 often home from work. That and impress the UK'S Captain meet people I have been on They are displayed on that Keith has either made before marrying Valerie in or restored into things 1965 and shakes his head when he thinks of iving here is really good. I've b0en 1 Iike my wood and I standards in them compared impressed with how they're used to use my garage as a to where he lives now. protecting people here. "This place is number one to mel" At Level 1, with most restrictions ifted, the vilage of "Tve never been lonely workshop. I would work on "It's a nice environment it as a hobby when I came here, nicely decorated and the staff have beon very good - they're a top team!" An avid follower my gardening The former fitter who hails from a smal farming news settlement called Te Horo, south of Otaki, worked maintaining in various industries and is onoe again operating as usual f you would like to arrange a tour of the care centre, Village Manager, Tom, he is now knocking off trips with" two walks a day, moming and afternoon, and admits While he still misses Valerie terribly. he has filed he has doubled the speed he his room with his most precious mementos of her. Theseinolude the delicate and events, Keith says he felt glad to be in a Ryman village when he completos them in. "When I started it would takemeabout 40-45minutes ornaments carefully painted orgarisations including the machinery heard Covid-19 had reached Wondy Taylor would be New Zealand's shores. delighted to take your call and arrange anappointment. but now I can do it in about by Valerie with birds and 20 minutes. I used to time flowers, one of which Keith myself by how long l'd have to made an ormate wooden railways, the Ministry of Works, the mill at Rotorua, a dairy company and to residents rooms and All visits to the care centre were halted early were brought on meals wait for lunch" frame for. Hamilton Council residents took part in People often tell us they 'feel the difference when they visit a Ryman care centre. Where care is customised to suit your needs, and where nurses and carers go above and beyond every day to provide the best of care to our residents. Our care options include resthome and hospital care, you can relax knowing that if your needs change, we can continue to look after you. RYMAN PIONEERS Fence Located in Hamilton East, close to the city centre, Hilda Ross Retirement Village is named in honour of a pioneering politican who set the standard for others to follow. Call Wendy for more details. HILDA ROSS VILLAGE rymanhealthcare.co.nz 30 Ruakura Road, Hamilton, 855 9542 RYMAN REALTHCARE