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

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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

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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

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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

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