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New Support Group: Caregiving with L.O.V.E.

(Listen, Observe, Validate, Engage) Fourth Tuesdays of Each Month 9:30am – 10:30am, Maple Room at Givens Highland Farms Starting: September 24, 2024 Caregiving is among the most honorable and important jobs a human being can do.  It’s also among the hardest. Whether one has chosen caregiving as a profession or

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Fine Friends: New creative community for persons living with memory loss.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays every month from 9:30am–10:30am in the Givens Highland Farms Maple Room Starting: September 17 “I may be forgetful, but I’m still ‘me’!”  My friend couldn’t remember our conversations about his fears, his frustrations, his confusion, and his exasperation regarding the “Swiss cheese holes in his brain” … 

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Caring for Caregivers

Givens Home First and Givens Highland Farms Spiritual Care Present: Caring for Caregivers When: 10am on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 Where: Givens Highland Farms Assembly Room Featured speakers: Kimberly Bailey, Vernon and Joyce Robinson Kimberly Bailey will be speaking on Caregiver Self Care, highlighting the importance of caring out of

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Closing Thoughts: Dear Younger Me, Let’s Embrace the Journey

Dear Readers, As we conclude this series of reflections and advice (all letters for the “Younger Me” project can be found here), I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for joining me on this journey. Each letter shared has been a heartfelt exploration of the lessons I’ve

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Dear Younger Me, Let’s Find the Everyday Magic (Letter #5)

The following blog features a blend of letters written by residents of Givens Communities, who have chosen to remain anonymous, as part of the “Younger Me” summer internship project by Nehanshi Dani. Read more about her personal advice and reflections here. Dear Younger Me, I hope this letter finds you

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