by katiecr | Jun 27, 2024 | Adult Community, Applewood Residents, Blog, CCRC, Engaged Living Community, Independent Living, Life Care Community, NJ Retirement, Retirement Community NJ, Senior Community, Senior Fitness and Wellness, Senior Living NJ, Top NJ Retirement Community
Brooklyn native Susan Barasch and Richard Elliott, from upstate New York, reveled in their retirement life in Asheville, NC, for nearly a decade. They enjoyed a healthy outdoor lifestyle and built lasting friendships, particularly with former New Jerseyans, Tom and...
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...
by katiecr | Mar 1, 2024 | Adult Community, Applewood Fitness and Wellness, Applewood Residents, Blog, Engaged Living Community, Independent Living, Life Care Community, NJ Retirement
A move to Applewood marks an exciting step towards a vibrant new chapter in life. However, such a significant change can also bring about stress, especially as we grow older. To alleviate these concerns and help ensure a smooth transition, Applewood offers two...
