Another Successful Learn First Seminar: Advance Directives!
Our most recent Learn First seminar focused on Advance Directives, and we are so grateful to everyone who attended! Whether you joined us in person or plan to watch the recording, we hope this information supports you in planning for your healthcare wishes. Advance directives are more than just paperwork—they are a gift of clarity, […]
Water Safety Post Hurricane Helene
In light of recent health advisories, we want to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. Use Bottled Water Drinking and Cooking: We recommend using bottled water for drinking, cooking, and brushing your teeth. Washing Produce: Please wash all fruits and vegetables only with boiled water or bottled water until further notice. Protect Open […]
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 has found themselves as primary […]
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” … but he could remember that […]
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 a place of wellness for […]
Managing Arthritis: Tools and Tips for a Better Life
Arthritis can be challenging, but there are many tools and strategies to help you manage it effectively. Our Community Life Plan Nurse shares some valuable insights: Consider Physical Therapy: Personalized plans to improve mobility and reduce pain. Medication: Proper management can significantly alleviate symptoms. Lifestyle Changes: Diet, exercise, and stress management play a crucial role. […]
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Be proactive and practice good brain health! Here are some resources that our Life Plan Community Nurse would like to share: Read about ten healthy brain habits by clicking here. Lean about dementia by clicking here. Need to talk to someone about your loved one or friend so you can feel more confident when caring […]
The Sparkling Sounds of Spring
Come join Dr. Fountain for a delightful exploration of Spring’s symphony! As one of several presenters, she will be your guide through the wonders of sound at the upcoming Givens Home First – Learn First Seminar series on April 5 at Givens Estates and April 8 at Givens Highland Farms, both beginning at 10:00 am. […]
Save the Date: Learn First Seminars in April!
Navigating the journey of aging profoundly influences our well-being. Resilient aging goes beyond enduring challenges; it’s about thriving amidst change. The mindset of resilient aging embraces openness to new ideas, a passion for learning and the ability to adapt to evolving circumstances. Givens Home First is dedicated to passionately supporting residents at our Life Plan […]
November 26th: Good Grief Day
I love Charlie Brown and the way he sighs “Good Grief.” Now that I have served as a hospice nurse, I like what Charlie says even more because it is good to know there is such a thing as “Good Grief.” It is also a good reminder that I can sigh the phrase, just like […]
