The founders of Battleview Orchards, Betty Lou and Norman Applegate, find joy in their decision to become "reverse snowbirds” The New York Times recently reported that retirees are increasingly forgoing traditional warm weather climates to live closer to children,...
NEWS & SENIOR LIVING ARTICLES
Senior living articles and insights from Applewood
Welcome to our information hub with resources for seniors, caregivers and families connected with Applewood Village.
Neighborhood Navigators: Resident-Recommended Local Hot Spots
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?
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...
Healthy Eating for Older Adults
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,...
‘Recipes from Home’
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...
Physician Lecture Series + On-site Screenings = A Healthier Applewood Resident
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...
Applewood’s Senior Living Reputation Opens The Door to a New Home
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.
Newly Certified PWR!Moves® Instructors Introduce Parkinson’s-Focused Programming at Applewood
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...
Staff Profile – Gabriel Young – Dining Services Supervisor
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...
Applewood’s New Senior Wellness Series Created for Established Residents
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...