by katiecr | May 2, 2024 | Blog
According to a survey conducted by AARP Foundation, Loneliness and Social Connections: A National Survey of Adults 45 and Older, more than one in every three adults over 45 years old in the United States tends to feel lonely. Loneliness and social isolation are even...
by katiecr | May 2, 2024 | Blog
As many are aware, strokes can be serious, but understanding and managing certain health conditions can significantly reduce the risk. Some health conditions put you at a higher risk of having a stroke and preventing these conditions can, in turn, help to prevent...
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 | Apr 15, 2024 | Adult Community, Alzheimer's Community, Alzheimer's Disease, Blog, Dementia, Dementia Care, Engaged Living Community, Independent Living, Life Care Community, Memory Care, NJ Retirement, Retirement Community NJ, Senior Community, Senior Living NJ, Top NJ Retirement Community
Staff Certified Dementia Capable Care Specialists help residents care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and memory decline. “Applewood is one of very few continuing care communities offering in-house dementia support facilitated by certified Dementia Capable...
by katiecr | Apr 1, 2024 | Adult Community, Applewood Fitness and Wellness, Applewood Residents, Blog, CCRC, Engaged Living Community, Independent Living, Life Care Community, NJ Retirement, Senior Community, Senior Living NJ, Top NJ Retirement Community
From Big House to Big Adventure After living 23-years in a Jackson, NJ, active adult community, Jack and Marcia Silverberg began to experience signs that it was time for a fresh start. “Many of my male friends in the community passed away,” Jack recalls. “I even lost...
by katiecr | Mar 14, 2024 | Applewood Fitness and Wellness, 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 Fitness and Wellness, Senior Living NJ, Top NJ Retirement Community
Studies show up to 80% of people over age 65 suffer from low back pain. This week, Applewood’s Physician Lecture Series presented board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Justin Elkrief from the Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine Institute who provided guidance about...
