Welcome to our information hub with resources for seniors, caregivers and families connected with Applewood Village.
Applewood is surrounded by a thriving New Jersey community offering a wealth of social, cultural and natural destinations to discover and enjoy. In this new series, residents share their favorite places to relax, socialize, learn, shop and dine. Lake Topanemus:...
How Have Senior Living Communities Changed Over the Past 20 Years? Over the last 20 years or so, retirement communities have changed from being large, isolated housing developments to the exact opposite. Long before that, senior housing communities weren't even...
As we age, our bodies naturally change and therefore need a well-rounded mix of nutrients to support those changes. Similar to growing children, healthy eating is important for aging adults need too. Maintaining a healthy diet can help support things like bone health,...
Resident Favorite Family Recipes Featured on Applewood’s Luncheon Menu Living at Applewood shouldn’t just feel like home—it is home. And what better way to share that feeling than by enjoying your favorite family foods with friends and neighbors? Residents are invited...
Expanding Preventive Health Screenings to Empower Residents’ Well-Being At Applewood, the focus on the well-being of our residents is always top of mind. In addition to our one-of-a-kind Physician Lecture Series, we offer comprehensive on-site screenings for...
Living here in Monmouth County, Marcel Legrand heard about Applewood from colleagues whose parents found a new home in a Freehold, New Jersey, continuing care retirement community.
Engaged Living™ Manager Courtney Paul and Fitness Coordinator Mike Kubas recently completed training to become certified PWR!Moves® instructors. This certification will enable Courtney and Mike to launch a new Parkinson’s disease-focused program designed...
Gabriel Young joined the team at Applewood as a teenager back in 2014. Hired as a temporary agency employee, Gabe began his career as a dishwasher. Later that same year, he was hired as an Applewood full-time employee and quickly climbed the ranks from wait staff to...
Joyful Movements & MotionTM programs are designed to reconnect long-time residents and those who may shy away from fitness & wellness activities due to advanced aging. Applewood’s Engaged Living™ lifestyle has long been known for offering a range of...
Adopting these lifestyle habits can increase male longevity and reduce disease and injury risk During the past decade, men and women have become more proactive about protecting wellness versus reacting to diagnosed diseases. And yet, for men, the road to staying...