Dear Younger Me, Let’s Embrace Uncertainty (Letter #1)
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 know you’re feeling scared and uncertain right now, unsure of […]
A Journey Through Time: Launching the ‘Younger Me’ Series
Namaste, Givens Communities! I’m Nehanshi Dani, and I’m so happy to be here with you for my LeadingAge Summer Internship with Givens Communities. These past ten weeks have been a life-changing experience. I’ve had the chance to not only learn from these experiences but to truly live them, seeing the spark in the eyes and […]
Embracing the Heat: Staying Safe and Active This Summer
Hello Givens Home First Community! As the summer heat continues, it’s important to stay safe while enjoying all that this vibrant season has to offer. Despite the rain we’ve been receiving, those hot and humid days can still take a toll. At Givens Home First, we’re committed to ensuring our residents and their loved ones […]
Happy Birthday to Us!
Today, we celebrate our first year as Givens Home First! In just 12 months, we’ve nearly doubled our team of caregivers, as well as the time we spend supporting Home Care clients that are residents of Givens Highland Farms & Givens Estates. We’ve also launched our Aging in Place program at our two Life Plan […]
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 […]
