Successful Learn First Seminar on Dementia
A big thank you to the 189 residents who attended our Learn First seminar series on Dementia across our two campuses! Your participation, questions, and active engagement were truly inspiring. Special thanks to our community vendors: SOS Dental, McIntyre Elder Law, Jewels Bodywork, Givens Home First’s Aging in Place and Home Care programs, and Northlake […]
Welcome to Dementia Friends, Nurse Aide Program Students!
We are thrilled to welcome five new Dementia Friends to our Givens community! Our Life Plan Community Nurse, Kimberly Bailey, who is also a trained Dementia Friends Champion with the N.C. Division of Aging Society, recently conducted an information session for our Nurse Aide students. Did You Know? Givens Communities offers an “Earn While You […]
Congratulations to Givens’ Career Growth Program Graduates!
We’re thrilled to celebrate the success of the inaugural Career Growth Program at Givens Communities! During the graduation program, Chris Wills, Intake Coordinator introduced her new “Emergency Information Forms” for Givens Home First clients, helping ensure responders can easily access vital information such as key contacts and DNR forms during emergencies. David Hock, our Aging […]
Save the date for our next Learn First Seminar Series!
Our topic will be Dementia: Real Questions, Real Answers Monday, July 8 at Highland Farms in the New Brookside Assembly Room from 10 am to 11:30 am Friday, July 12 at Estates in the Williams Performing Arts Center from 10 am to 11:30 am The featured speakers will be Kim Grier and Paula Kelley. Meet Kim […]
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. […]
Juneteenth Celebration Includes Events, Learning
This week, Givens Communities is a platinum level sponsor of 2024 Juneteenth Celebration events and activities presented by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County. Juneteenth recognizes when, on June 19, 1865, and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news the […]
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 […]
Givens Sponsors World Elder Abuse Awareness Walk
Givens Communities is again a sponsor and participant for the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk, to be held this Thursday (June 13) from 2-4 p.m. at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road in Asheville. This multigenerational event is free to the public and will include info about elder abuse, impacts on the community, and how […]
Celebrating Pride Month at Givens Communities!
June is Pride Month, a time to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. At Givens Communities, we proudly stand with those striving for civil rights, equitable treatment, and inclusion. Our Mission Our mission, Creating Community, Empowering Lives, is brought to life through the collective strength of: Givens Estates Givens Highland Farms Givens Gerber Park Givens […]
Congratulations on Using Your First QR Code! 🎉
We’re thrilled you’ve scanned the QR code and made it to our Learn First blog! This is a big step in staying connected and informed. Now that you’re here, feel free to explore our other posts to keep learning and stay engaged. Keep up the fantastic work, and happy reading! How to Access […]
