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

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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

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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

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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

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