Top 4 Health Conditions that Increase the Risk for Stroke

Top 4 Health Conditions that Increase the Risk for Stroke

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...
Staff profile: Maria Brandt, CNA – Assisted Living & Thrive™ Memory Care

Staff profile: Maria Brandt, CNA – Assisted Living & Thrive™ Memory Care

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...
Applewood Launches Dementia Caregiver Support Group for Residents

Applewood Launches Dementia Caregiver Support Group for Residents

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...
The Silverbergs Thrive in Their Applewood Apartment Home

The Silverbergs Thrive in Their Applewood Apartment Home

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...
Stay Strong & Pain-Free: Managing Senior Low Back Pain

Stay Strong & Pain-Free: Managing Senior Low Back Pain

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...