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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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The Three Most Important Retirement Community Amenities Seniors Want Today
By Eric Eichhorst, Director of Sales and Marketing Since 2004, I’ve devoted my career to senior retirement living. Since I started my career 12 years ago, believe me, times have changed. Here in Freehold Township, I talk every day with retirees and families about…
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Why Do Seniors Need Engaged Living
By Keith Grady, Executive Director If you know me, you can be sure that before we delve too deeply into any conversation about senior living, I’ll talk about the importance of ‘engaged living.’ Actively participating in life, rather than watching from the sidelines, has…
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Residents Learn How Tai Chi Can Heal the Body and Calm the Mind
On April 14, John Mercurio from Advanced Wellness Consultants introduced residents to the healing powers and energies of Tai Chi, a form of Qigong (chee-gung). This gentle movement program stimulates the body’s parasympathetic nervous system to aid in healing the body. Anyone can benefit…
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