Tips for Seniors to Avoid the Holiday Season Blues
Four strategies to strengthen social networks and offset loneliness As the annual holiday season approaches, we all feel excitement and anticipation, envisioning celebrations with family, socializing with friends and making new memories. We are bombarded with commercials depicting perfect holiday celebrations and perfectly decorated…
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Educational Series on Parkinson’s Disease Launched for Applewood Residents
New interactive health & wellness program educates residents about movement disorders “Mastering Parkinson’s Disease,” a new interactive health education series, hosted by Jia Zhen Cheng, MD, CentraState Medical Center Movement Disorder Specialist; Shannon Lenahan, PT, DPT, CentraState Rehabilitation Department; and Rhonda Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP,…
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The Applewood Way –Team Member Goes Above and Beyond to Help Resident
Dining Services team member uses personal experience to help a diabetic resident in need The employees of Applewood are exemplary not only for their expertise and dedication, but also for their commitment to helping residents in any situation. Recently, Jody Oakes, a Dining Services…
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Five-Year Applewood Residents Offer Sage Advice to Newcomers
After moving to Applewood in their early 70’s in 2017, Charles and Yvonne Clark immediately began enjoying the resort-style amenities and resident interest clubs, making them easily recognizable by most residents in the community for partaking in all that Applewood has to offer. Both…
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A New Era Dawns for Applewood’s 32-Year-Old Literary Magazine
A new resident editorial board to usher in a fresh look for the heralded publication Nowhere is the depth of Applewood’s cultural and artistic diversity more evident than in its longstanding literary magazine, the Spicy Apple. Produced by residents for residents since the community…
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Apple Orchards and Pumpkin Patches Near Freehold NJ
Fall Family Traditions in Freehold NJ – Apple Orchards, Pumpkin Patches, and Hayrides, Oh My! As the crisp fall air arrives, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about visiting apple orchards and scouring pumpkin patches to pluck future jack-o’-lanterns right off the vine….
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Paul Moves Forward at Applewood after a Loss
“I could not be happier to be part of Applewood,” Paul says. “This is home.” New York City area retirees have historically relocated to warmer climates, particularly Florida. But, as we first reported in 2020, Applewood has welcomed a steady stream of seniors moving…
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Resident-Managed Library Flourishes in 2022
The Applewood Library returns as a cultural, educational and social hub for the community To the left of the Concierge Desk, you’ll find a cozy, comfortable and well-managed library, all thanks to the residents of Applewood. Resident Karen Slobodin, a former Brookdale Community College…
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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…
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