How have senior living communities changed over the past 20 years?
How Have Senior Living Communities Changed Over the Past 20 Years? Over the last 20 years or so, retirement communities have changed from being large, isolated housing developments to the exact opposite. Long before that, senior housing communities weren’t even commonplace, and it is…
Read MoreHealthy Eating for Older Adults
As we age, our bodies naturally change and therefore need a well-rounded mix of nutrients to support those changes. Similar to growing children, healthy eating is important for aging adults need too. Maintaining a healthy diet can help support things like bone health, promote…
Read More‘Recipes from Home’
Resident Favorite Family Recipes Featured on Applewood’s Luncheon Menu Living at Applewood shouldn’t just feel like home—it is home. And what better way to share that feeling than by enjoying your favorite family foods with friends and neighbors? Residents are invited to share their…
Read MorePhysician 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 residents. Applewood’s partnership with CentraState Medical Center, an Atlantic…
Read MoreApplewood’s Senior Living Reputation Opens The Door to a New Home
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 to help minimize the loss of mobility and function often seen among…
Read MoreStaff 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…
Read MoreApplewood’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 activities and amenities to help…
Read More10 Effective Health and Wellness Tips for Senior Men
Adopting these lifestyle habits can increase male longevity and reduce disease and injury risk During the past decade, men and women have become more proactive about protecting wellness versus reacting to diagnosed diseases. And yet, for men, the road to staying healthy and living…
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