The Importance of Caregiver Respite: Why Taking a Break Matters
Being a caregiver for a loved one is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. Many caregivers put their own needs on hold while focusing entirely on the well-being of someone else. However, taking time for yourself isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. This is where caregiver respite comes in. […]
Healthy Hearts: A Recap of Our Learn First Seminar
A huge thank you to everyone who joined our Learn First Seminar on Healthy Hearts at Givens Estates and Givens Highland Farms! It was wonderful to share conversations and insights on heart health during this Valentine’s season. A special shoutout to our expert speakers: Karen Preston – UNC Health Pardee Meredith Singer – Blue Ridge […]
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Learn First Seminar on Heart Health
Your heart works hard every day—so how can you best take care of it? At our upcoming Learn First Seminar, we’re diving into heart health with two expert speakers who will share insights on managing risk factors, maintaining a strong heart, and making informed healthcare decisions. New Speakers, Same Important Mission We are excited to […]
Watch for us in the news!
We’re excited to share that our Aging in Place Program is expanding into Western North Carolina! Keep an eye out for our commercial that will air on News 13 through April, and don’t miss our Carolina Spotlight on February 9th around 7:50am, featuring our amazing Program Director, Julie Moses, and Pat Deck, a Givens Estates […]
A Warm Welcome to Our First Group Orientation!
Today, we hit an exciting milestone at Givens — our first-ever group orientation session for Home Care! Typically, we onboard team members one-on-one, but with big goals for 2025, we’re growing fast and trying something new. From 8am-3pm, our group shared laughter, learned a lot, and got to know each other in a whirlwind day […]
Celebrating 2024 with Givens Home First
This year has been one of growth, innovation, and community impact. From expanding services to empowering older adults to live safely and happily at home, we’re proud of the milestones we’ve reached together. We invite you to watch our short video highlighting some of our greatest achievements in 2024. Thank you for being part of […]
Reflecting on 2024: Gratitude, Growth, and Holiday Cheer
As we near the holiday season, our hearts are full of gratitude for a year of remarkable achievements, shared moments, and the unwavering dedication of our incredible team. At Givens Home First, we’re proud to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together in 2024: Caring for Our Residents: So far this year, our Home Care team […]
Insights from Julie’s Presentation: Staying Safe and Independent at Home
Today, Julie Moses, Director of our Aging in Place program, presented to the Givens waitlist, sharing valuable tips on how to prevent injuries and adapt your home to support aging in place. You can watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGVzktMNjag Key highlights included: Flooring & Lighting: Minimizing trip hazards and ensuring well-lit spaces. Bathroom Safety: Adding […]
Rest, Recharge, and Reconnect: The Power of Forest Bathing
This week, Givens Estates hosted a Wellness Fair, and our Life Plan Community Nurse, Kimberly Bailey, represented Givens Home First with a Forest Bathing Corner to share the importance of rest and recharging. You might be wondering—what is forest bathing? Don’t worry, it doesn’t involve an actual bath! Forest bathing, or “Shinrin-Yoku,” is a Japanese […]
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Dementia Friends!
This week, Kimberly Bailey, our Life Plan Community Nurse, welcomed 14 Givens Estates residents into the Dementia Friends program! We’re thrilled to offer this program to residents, team members, and families, providing them with valuable insights and understanding around dementia. Interested in becoming a Dementia Friend? Schedule your one-hour information session with one of our […]
