Building Resilience Together
Earlier this year, Givens Home First was honored to host a Learn First seminar with Resources for Resilience® (RFR) — a local nonprofit dedicated to helping people build resilience and respond to stress in healthy ways. The session gave our residents, caregivers, and team members practical tools to manage stress and strengthen connections, and we’re […]
Nature’s Beauty Is All Around Us
This summer, one of our talented clients, Donald, shared a gift with us all: three stunning photographs of butterflies captured right here on the Givens campus. 🦋 Black Swallowtail🦋 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail🦋 Great Spangled Fritillary Each image is more than just a picture of a butterfly—it’s a reminder of the vibrant life and peaceful beauty […]
September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults—but the good news is that many falls can be prevented. By taking simple steps at home, you can greatly reduce the risk and help your loved ones feel safe, independent, and confident. Simple Tips to Stay Safe at Home Clear Pathways – Remove […]
Finding Joy on the Trail: Baron, Alexa & the Gift of Care
At Givens Home First, we’re reminded every day that care is about so much more than tasks—it’s about helping people keep doing what they love. Sue’s husband, Baron, lives with Alzheimer’s, but that hasn’t stopped him from enjoying the challenging campus trails with his loyal dog, Alexa. Thanks to our caregivers, he can continue this […]
Givens Communities and Aldersgate Complete Affiliation, Building a Bright Future Together
The final step to affiliate Givens Communities, headquartered in Asheville, and Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community in Charlotte, is complete, it has been announced. This makes way for a new collaborative chapter for the senior living organizations and unites their shared values and expertise. It reinforces a mission to foster vibrant and supportive environments for […]
Thanks Givens Communities! Free Symphony in the Park in Asheville is This Sunday
This Sunday, August 31, Givens Communities Presents Symphony in the Park, a free and family-friendly musical extravaganza at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, beginning at 7 p.m. Soprano Elizabeth Baldwin headlines the evening with a breathtaking performance of opera and Broadway classics. Described as “mesmerizingly vulnerable” by the New York Times, and praised for […]
By Mayoral Proclamation, Thursday is Givens Communities Day in Asheville
Givens Communities is celebrating half a century dedicated to providing exceptional senior living, nurturing vibrant connections, and evolving in harmony with the changing needs of residents and the region. Thursday, Aug. 21, has been designated as “Givens Communities Day in Asheville” by mayoral proclamation, which reads, in part, that “with compassion, vision, and a steadfast […]
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. […]
