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 | 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 | Feb 2, 2024 | Applewood Awards, Applewood Careers, Applewood Staff Profile, Blog, CCRC, Engaged Living Community, Independent Living, Life Care Community, News, Retirement Community NJ, Senior Community, Senior Living NJ, Top NJ Retirement Community
Applewood CNA Receives National Caregiver Recognition Award During LeadingAge Annual Conference (Chicago, IL) David Wooten, CNA, a dedicated 24-year veteran employee of Applewood, received national recognition for his outstanding career achievements at the...
by katiecr | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, CCRC, Engaged Living Community, Independent Living, Retirement Community NJ, Senior Community
Ten years ago, upon taking the position of Executive Director at Applewood, our management team meticulously crafted a forward-thinking Master Plan for Applewood that projected a decade into the future. With this strategic blueprint guiding every action, we adeptly...
