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 children, grandchildren and the familiarity of…

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: Freshwater Haven for Angler…

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…

Healthy 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…

‘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…

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 residents. Applewood’s partnership with CentraState Medical Center, an Atlantic…

Applewood’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…

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…