by katiecr | May 2, 2024 | Applewood Careers, Applewood Staff Profile, Assisted Living, Blog, CCRC, Dementia, Dementia Care, Life Care Community, Memory Care, NJ Retirement, Retirement Community NJ, Senior Community, Skilled Nursing
A Journey from X-ray Technician to Certified Nursing Assistant to Licensed Practical Nurse Maria Brandt, CNA, made a big change in 2015. She left her 15-year career as an X-ray technician in Mexico City to start fresh with her husband and two sons in New Jersey. Since...
by katiecr | May 9, 2023 | Applewood Staff Profile, Assisted Living, Blog, Engaged Living Community, NJ Retirement, Retirement Community NJ, Senior Community, Senior Living NJ
Applewood continues its commitment to community partnerships. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) continue to be one of the highest-demand roles in healthcare. CNAs play an essential role in daily patient care. They are responsible for assisting with mobility, daily...
by katiecr | Feb 5, 2023 | Adult Community, Applewood Residents, Assisted Living, Blog
John Todd In October 2022, Applewood welcomed John Todd’s return to Dining Services as the new Director of Dining Services – Assisted Living & Healthcare. From 2012 to 2016, John served as the executive chef in Independent Living until he transitioned to...
by katiecr | Jan 13, 2023 | Assisted Living, Blog, CCRC, Engaged Living Community, Managed Care New Jersey, Managed Care NJ
Helen took 17 years to choose the right retirement community for her. In 2022, she chose Applewood. Helen Chang and her husband built their home in Marlboro in 1970. After her son moved to New York City and her husband passed in 2005, she saved a postcard from...
by katiecr | Nov 17, 2022 | Adult Community, Alzheimer's Community, Alzheimer's Disease, Applewood Residents, Assisted Living, Blog, CCRC, Dementia, Dementia Care, Engaged Living Community, Independent Living, Life Care Community, Managed Care New Jersey, Managed Care NJ, Memory Care, NJ Retirement, Retirement Community NJ, Senior Community, Senior Living NJ, Top NJ Retirement Community
What are the benefits of a Life Care Contract? As you head into retirement, planning for long-term care can give you the peace of mind needed to enjoy each day without worry. More than two-thirds of adults age 65 or older will spend some time in a long-term care...
by katiecr | Nov 2, 2022 | Adult Community, Assisted Living, Blog, CCRC, Engaged Living Community, Independent Living, Life Care Community, Managed Care New Jersey, Managed Care NJ, NJ Retirement, Retirement Community NJ, Senior Community, Senior Living NJ, Top NJ Retirement Community
Four strategies to strengthen social networks and offset loneliness As the annual holiday season approaches, we all feel excitement and anticipation, envisioning celebrations with family, socializing with friends and making new memories. We are bombarded with...
