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See Applewood on News 12 NJ on Saturday – Sunday, October 29 -30
Resident Rosalie Crociata and executive director Keith Grady will be guests on News 12 NJ’s 12 to Your Health, hosted by Dr. Derrick DeSilva. They will discuss the health benefits of regular senior social engagement, offered daily in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)…
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Why We Share Our Annual Survey Results with Residents
CCRC Resident Satisfaction Survey Why We Share Our Annual Survey Results with Residents By Keith Grady, Executive Director Surveys often baffle me. You take the time to read and respond to the queries, turn in the document, and usually never hear another word about…
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Resident Services: Offers a Helping Hand Whenever You Need It
Resident Services: Offers a Helping Hand Whenever You Need It Our executive director, Keith Grady, wrote an interesting article about a study which found that seniors moving to a retirement community environment do not ultimately experience a difficult or particularly stressful transition. In fact,…
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Old Favorites Become New Favorites at Applewood
“Recipes from Home” – Beloved Family Dishes Served at Applewood Old Favorites Become New Favorites at Applewood 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 comfort foods. Last…
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Moving to a retirement community found to be more exhilarating than stressful
Moving to a retirement community found to be more exhilarating than stressful By Keith Grady, Executive Director Moving to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) offers a unique set of benefits, which is one of the reasons more seniors are choosing this residential living…
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Applewood Expands Social Accountability Commitment with “Tools 4 Schools” Program with Freehold Borough Schools
Applewood Expands Social Accountability Commitment with “Tools 4 Schools” Program with Freehold Borough Schools At Applewood, our staff and residents work in tandem to make our community the best it can be, here at home and across town. As a not-for-profit organization, Applewood has…
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Applewood’s social calendar addresses residents’ taste for culture, cuisine and the classroom
Applewood’s social calendar addresses residents’ taste for culture, cuisine and the classroom By Olga Byer, Engaged Living Coordinator There’s a reason I wear sneakers to work every day—I’m in motion from the minute I arrive here at Applewood. From hobby groups to themed cocktail…
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Applewood Cuisine Features “Jersey Fresh” Local Produce
Applewood Cuisine Features “Jersey Fresh” Local Produce Our locally-grown “Farm to Table” cuisine is in full, delicious swing right now. Heath Braunstein, director of dining services, says, “Residents are enjoying a rainbow of Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables that we acquired from local growers,…
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New Outdoor Amenities Construction Begins
Now that Phase 1 of our interior redesign is well underway, it’s time to add some exciting new amenities outside! Earlier this week, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to start construction and installation of our new outdoor recreation area. New sporting amenities, which will…
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