Leading Age NC Recognizes Thelma Sullivan for Excellence in Leadership
Thelma Sullivan, director of Environmental Services at Givens Estates, has been selected to receive the Excellence in Leadership Award presented by LeadingAge North Carolina. Her career philosophy begins with a simple question: Why? “Ask yourself why your job makes a difference, why it is important to others, and why it matters to do your best,” […]
LeadingAge NC Honors Givens Training and Development Team
The Givens Communities Training and Development Team, made up of Justin Upright, Rob Dirscherl and Keith Robinette, has earned the 2025 Workplace Excellence Award by LeadingAge North Carolina. The award recognizes an investment in staff and workplace environment in fostering a healthy workplace culture and environment that promotes the recruitment, retention and development of staff […]
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Addressing The Affordable Senior Housing Gap
Teresa Stephens, Vice President of Givens Affordable Communities, is a guest speaker for a LeadingAge discussion on affordable senior housing on Feb. 20. LeadingAge serves as a catalyst and partner and connector to solve problems and create new opportunities to better serve an aging America, with membership of over 5,400 nonprofit aging services providers and […]
February Draws Attention To matters Of The Heart
Besides celebrating Valentine’s Day, February is Heart Health Month, a time to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the country. Some 630,000 Americans will die from heart diseases each year, but many of those deaths are preventable. Givens Highland Farms supports active lifestyles for its residents. The senior living community […]
TV Program Highlights Aging in Place Program
Spotlight Carolina, an informational television show that promotes regional business and nonprofits, featured Givens Home First, a Givens Communities program that empowers older adults to age gracefully in the comfort of their own homes. Pat Deck, a Givens Estates resident and Home First client, and Julie Moses, director of aging in place programs and a […]
Givens Estates Health Center Gains Experienced Professional as Director of Nursing
Givens Estates has named Annette Baker as the new Director of Nursing at Givens Estates Health Center. Annette began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and has been a Registered Nurse for 24 years. She has experience working in the Emergency Department, Hematology and Oncology, and Medical Surgical departments in various hospital settings. She […]
Aging in Place Program Extends Coverage Area
Givens Home First, a unique program that empowers older adults to age in the comfort of their own homes, reports a positive reception for its local expansion initiative. Givens Communities, a nonprofit senior services organization based in Asheville, saw the need for in-home services to meet the demands of an increasing older demographic across the […]
US News Names Givens Estates Health Center Best Short-Term Rehab
U.S. News & World Report has designated Givens Estates Health Center in Asheville as a best short-term rehabilitation facility for 2025. Overall ratings recognize facilities that excelled at providing highly satisfactory services and making residents feel safe and well cared for. Givens Estates Health Center provides Medicare-certified short-term rehab services, long-term care services, as well […]
Stay Warm, Stay Safe in Cold Conditions
The region is experiencing its coldest temperatures yet, which may take a greater toll on seniors. Hazards include falls on wintry surfaces, frostbite and hypothermia. Being informed and taking certain actions can help lessen risks during the colder months. Here are some winter weather tips: Limit time outside, avoid potentially icy areas Let others know […]