Returning to Their Apple Orchards Roots: The Applegates’ Journey

Returning to Their Apple Orchards Roots: The Applegates’ Journey

The founders of Battleview Orchards, Betty Lou and Norman Applegate, find joy in their decision to become “reverse snowbirds” The New York Times recently reported that retirees are increasingly forgoing traditional warm weather climates to live closer to...
Neighborhood Navigators: Resident-Recommended Local Hot Spots

Neighborhood Navigators: Resident-Recommended Local Hot Spots

Applewood is surrounded by a thriving New Jersey community offering a wealth of social, cultural and natural destinations to discover and enjoy. In this new series, residents share their favorite places to relax, socialize, learn, shop and dine. Lake Topanemus:...
Physician Lecture Series + On-site Screenings = A Healthier Applewood Resident

Physician Lecture Series + On-site Screenings = A Healthier Applewood Resident

Expanding Preventive Health Screenings to Empower Residents’ Well-Being At Applewood, the focus on the well-being of our residents is always top of mind. In addition to our one-of-a-kind Physician Lecture Series, we offer comprehensive on-site screenings for...
Newly Certified PWR!Moves® Instructors Introduce Parkinson’s-Focused Programming at Applewood

Newly Certified PWR!Moves® Instructors Introduce Parkinson’s-Focused Programming at Applewood

Engaged Living™ Manager Courtney Paul and Fitness Coordinator Mike Kubas recently completed training to become certified PWR!Moves® instructors. This certification will enable Courtney and Mike to launch a new Parkinson’s disease-focused program designed...
Staff Profile – Gabriel Young – Dining Services Supervisor

Staff Profile – Gabriel Young – Dining Services Supervisor

Gabriel Young joined the team at Applewood as a teenager back in 2014. Hired as a temporary agency employee, Gabe began his career as a dishwasher. Later that same year, he was hired as an Applewood full-time employee and quickly climbed the ranks from wait staff to...
Applewood’s New Senior Wellness Series Created for Established Residents

Applewood’s New Senior Wellness Series Created for Established Residents

Joyful Movements & MotionTM programs are designed to reconnect long-time residents and those who may shy away from fitness & wellness activities due to advanced aging. Applewood’s Engaged Living™ lifestyle has long been known for offering a range of...