Join Us as Givens Communities Presents Symphony in the Park on Sunday, August 31
The Asheville Symphony’s beloved “Symphony in the Park” returns to downtown Pack Square Park on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m., ushering in the 2025–2026 season with a joyful evening of music for the whole community. Presented by Givens Communities and part of Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL for the second year, this free outdoor […]
August Designated as Wellness Month
August is designated as National Wellness Month, a time to focus on care and establishing healthy habits that carry throughout the year. Givens Communities recognizes that wellness is especially important for seniors. Through life enrichment activities, older adults need to maintain a well-rounded lifestyle tending to mental, physical, emotional and social needs. The vision of […]
Givens Communities Outreach Division Addresses Regional Health and Nutrition Disparities
Givens Life Ministries, the outreach division of Givens Communities, actively addresses health disparities of underserved and vulnerable populations throughout Western North Carolina. Focusing on individual and family wellness, Givens Life Ministries has helped provide free health screenings, chronic disease self-management programs, nutrition presentations, wellness coaching and education programs that touches more than 66,000 lives annually. […]
Innovation, Independence and Home-Based Support
In 1992, a $10,000 gift from Louise Sales in honor of her aunt, Givens Estates resident Ruth Parkins, planted the seed for what would become a deeply impactful step for area seniors. With that donation, Givens Communities began providing in-home assistance with daily activities to residents who didn’t require skilled nursing, helping them age comfortably […]
People With Pets Are Welcomed!
Protect Yourself From Heat Related Illness
Recent high temperatures prompt this reminder for seniors to take extra care when spending time outdoors or in areas without air conditioning. People aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems. Older adults do not adjust as well as young people to higher temperatures. They are more likely to have a […]
4th of July & Dementia Awareness
Learn First Recap: Reconnecting Through Hard Times
Our latest Learn First Seminar brought together residents, team members, and community vendors for a meaningful morning focused on healing, resilience, and reconnection. We were honored to welcome Resources for Resilience, a North Carolina nonprofit dedicated to teaching simple, science-backed tools for navigating stress and building emotional strength. Their interactive session, Reconnecting Through Hard Times, […]
Turning ANTs into PETs: Keep the Reflection Going
At our recent retreat, we paused to reflect—on our work, our purpose, and the power of showing up for each other. But that reflection doesn’t end there. In caregiving, how we talk to ourselves matters just as much as the care we give to others. When we’re tired, overwhelmed, or doubting ourselves, it’s easy for […]
Embracing Technology is Opening Doors For Seniors
By embracing new technology, Givens Communities and Givens Home First are opening doors to a future of greater empowerment, agency, safety, and connection for our residents. Imagine living in an environment where your home itself helps take care of you. Reminding you to take your medication, preventing illness with sensors that proactively detect illness and […]
