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Happy March!

March 2026 Learn First Edition – Residents

Everyone Is Happiest at Home — Including Pets

Pet companionship offers powerful benefits for older adults — supporting physical health, emotional well-being, and social connection. That’s why Givens Choice and Givens Home First are proud to partner with the Asheville Humane Society to help people and pets find one another. Because we believe everyone is happiest at home — including shelter pets looking for […]

One Year Since Our Carolina Spotlight Feature

It’s been a year since this Carolina Spotlight feature — and we’re still growing! [Watch Spotlight Here] We’re grateful to WLOS for highlighting Givens Home First and the work we do to help older adults live safely, independently, and happily at home. One year later: ✅ We’re still here ✅ Still serving Western North Carolina […]

Aging in Place: Supporting Independence at Home

February is National Senior Independence Month February is National Senior Independence Month—a meaningful opportunity to celebrate independence and highlight the ways older adults can continue living safely, confidently, and comfortably in their own homes. At Givens Home First, our Aging in Place program is designed to support exactly that. Through thoughtful home modifications and personalized solutions, […]

Welcome Savannah!

We’re thrilled to welcome Savannah as our new LPN Team Lead. She will be a huge asset as we continue supporting clients and caregivers with high-quality, compassionate care. Welcome, Savannah—we’re so glad you’re here! #WelcomeToTheTeam #GivensHomeFirst #HomeCareLeadership #CompassionateCare

Home First Holiday Trivia: A Year-End Celebration!

As we close out 2025, our team wanted to spread a little joy and celebrate another incredible year together. What better way than with a round of holiday trivia? From home care milestones to festive fun facts, our staff jumped in with guesses that ranged from impressively accurate to wildly creative — and we loved […]

Celebrating National Home Care Month: Honoring Our Clients and Caregivers

November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize the incredible work of caregivers and the important role home care plays in helping people live safely and independently at home. At Givens Home First, this month gives us a chance to celebrate not just our team, but also the clients and families who make […]

Jessie Bosshard Graduates from the Larry Minnix Leadership Academy

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Jessie Bosshard, for completing the National LeadingAge Larry Minnix Leadership Academy — a prestigious yearlong program that brings together leaders from across the country who share a deep commitment to advancing aging services. During her graduation celebration, a familiar image appeared on the big screen — a […]

Celebrating Cindy McCurry: Recipient of the 2025 Georgia Crump Award

We are thrilled to share that Cindy McCurry, one of our extraordinary Certified Nursing Assistants at Givens Home First, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Georgia Crump Certified Nursing Assistant Recognition Award from MemoryCare. Cindy was honored during a beautiful celebration on November 5th, surrounded by her family, colleagues, and community partners. The […]