Five Wellness Steps No Senior Should Skip This Autumn

Five Wellness Steps No Senior Should Skip This Autumn

It is said that the change of seasons can positively stimulate the mind and body. Autumn is the season of change and an ideal time to refresh your focus on senior wellness. As we begin to change our wardrobes and bring out fall décor to decorate our homes, it’s a...
When is the Right Time for Assisted Living?

When is the Right Time for Assisted Living?

After enjoying Independent Living at Applewood for 18 years, Beverly knew when it was time for some extra daily support Brooklyn native Beverly Strauss has always had an eye on planning for the future. After her grown children settled in New Jersey, she and her...
Outdoor Enthusiast Seeks Active Senior Community

Outdoor Enthusiast Seeks Active Senior Community

Catherine Galbreath’s lifestyle is active and then some. Could she find a retirement community that could keep up with her? After living in a 55+ community in Manchester, NJ, for 12 years, Catherine Galbreath knew it was time for a change. “I’ve always been very...
9 Best Tips for Stress-Free Moving From NY to NJ for Retirees

9 Best Tips for Stress-Free Moving From NY to NJ for Retirees

You’ve got a lot on your plate as you consider leaving New York to start a new chapter at Applewood’s continuing care retirement community in Freehold, NJ. There are plenty of things to get done as you move your life to your new home, so we’ve compiled this list of...

Applewood Residents Knit Thousands of Soap Sacks for People in Need Worldwide

“The volunteers at Applewood possess such empathy and compassion! For several years, they have donated hundreds (thousands?) of knitted and crocheted soap sacks to food pantries in their community. They are an extraordinary group of individuals who provide love and a...
Resident Credits In-House Rehab for Successful Hip Replacement Recovery

Resident Credits In-House Rehab for Successful Hip Replacement Recovery

For a year, I was dealing with pain in my hip and leg. Not only was it difficult to walk, but it woke me up many times in the middle of the night. So, gathering my courage, I went to a very good orthopedic surgeon at Center State Medical Center. After he examined,...