Welcome to our information hub with resources for seniors, caregivers and families connected with Applewood Village.
7 Tips to Make the Move to Assisted Living Easier You’ve decided it’s time to make a change in your life and move to Assisted Living. And by choosing one of FellowshipLIFE’s continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), this may be the last move you ever have to...
Did you know that more than 1 in 4 adults 65 years or older fall each year? And as you get older, the risk of falling and how much a fall can impact your health rises. To help prevent falls, you want to make sure you have a strong foundation. Where to start? By taking...
Eating Healthy — and Well — in Retirement If you are what you eat, then you should focus on making what you eat both healthy and good. Afterall, no one wants to be considered boring, and your food shouldn’t be either. And, if you call a FellowshipLIFE Community your...
Everyone needs a little help sometimes. But as we age, the need for help may increase. You may start asking, “Is it time for Assisted Living?” There are many signs that may indicate the answer is yes, such as having trouble bathing on your own or experiencing multiple...
From a student cramming for an important test to a retiree looking for their car keys, we all have times when we want to increase our brain power. Furthermore, with dementia rates steadily increasing, and an estimated 14 million adults aged 65 and above expected to...
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...