The transition into an independent living community is a big decision. It is common for seniors or their adult children to feel unprepared or hesitant to make the jump. Some of that is related to the desire to maintain home-ownership — or at least, the benefits of...
NEWS & SENIOR LIVING ARTICLES
Senior living articles and insights from Applewood
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Applewood Offers 25% Reduction on Traditional Senior Living Contract Options
“We’re offering seniors significant financial relief when they need it most.” The past year had been a difficult time for us all, particularly our most cherished and vulnerable population, people over age 65. The prolonged isolation from loved ones, friends and the...
Applewood Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing: A Thriving Lifestyle
The majority of our resident seniors live in our Independent Living environment. But because we are a continuing care retirement community, we also provide active Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing departments, which embody Applewood’s exclusive Engaged Living™ mind,...
Memory Exercises Seniors Are Using to Have Fun and Strengthen Brain Function
Often times when we think of a healthy lifestyle and healthy living habits, we primarily focus on the body. While it’s important to take part in healthy habits for our physical health, like working out and eating a balanced diet, it’s just as important to pay...
Everyday Places that Offer Senior Discounts in NJ
Saving money is generally a good thing—that’s something that everybody can probably agree on. What’s even better is saving money on common expenses like eating out, shopping, travel, or sightseeing. For residents of Applewood, finding senior discounts in New Jersey...
Best Picnic Areas in New Jersey
People don’t always know just how lucky they are to live in New Jersey. Between the wineries and breweries, the private and public beaches in the area, orchards to go apple picking in, world-class public golf courses, and a huge number of parks in the area, there is...
Apple Picking in New Jersey
Fall is just around the corner, but don’t let colder temperatures keep you from exploring New Jersey! Fall just means that it’s time to take the family out to the orchards to pick fresh apples. After all, fall is the perfect season for baking, and freshly picked...
What to do in Turkey Swamp Park?
Though the park was named after the nearby town’s previous name, Turkey, the name Turkey Swamp Park is quite the misnomer. Turkeys do not tend to call the park home, although there is an increasing number that have begun to do so. The park is not much of a swamp,...
The Best Waterfalls in New Jersey
New Jersey is home to hundreds of miles of beautiful forests, beaches, and some of the most beautiful waterfalls on the East Coast. While many remain hidden gems, use this list of to find the 12 prettiest waterfalls in the state. While some of the waterfalls listed...
Free Public Beaches in New Jersey
The Jersey Shore is one of the most defining features of the Garden State. Extending over 140 miles, New Jersey is home to hundreds of beaches, including the famous Atlantic City beaches. New Jersey’s beaches have built up an excellent reputation for being some of the...