Outstanding Achievements Gain Further Recognition
LeadingAge North Carolina is thrilled to announce that members of our association were prominently featured in McKnight’s Senior Living 2024 Women of Distinction! Please join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of the following individuals: Jennifer Bartscht, VP of Sales and Marketing at ThriveMore has been recognized as one of only 24 women nationwide to […]
Senior Housing Trends Will Require Innovation
Most modest and low-income seniors struggle to find affordable housing and supportive services. In fact, very few have the assets to pay for care in their homes. Many are living in homes that are not designed or equipped to meet their needs as they age. Compounding the problem, the health system can be complex and […]
Life Ministries Director Honored by Women of Distinction Program
Cheryl Wallen, director of Givens Life Ministries outreach, was named a winner in the Veteran VIP class of the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction program, as announced today, Feb. 14. The fourth annual class of Veteran VIPs includes top professionals in skilled nursing, senior living, and home care. The awards program is a joint effort […]
TWO GIVENS TEAM MEMBERS SELECTED AS RISING STARS
Two team members of Givens Communities are among the 15 “Rising Stars” working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care, who will be honored as 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction, program organizers announced today, Feb. 13. Christian Grunder, Vice President of Human Resources and Jessie Bosshard, Executive Director of Givens Home First, were selected […]
Givens Home First Adds Mentoring Roles for Services Program
Givens Home First has announced that Cindy McCurry and Linda Nash, both CNAs with the services program for Givens Highland Farms and Givens Estates residents, have been appointed as inaugural “cultivators,” a mentoring role for new team members. What Does Being a Cultivator Mean? Serve as a readily available resource for new team members, providing […]
EL BOLETÍN DISCOVERY DESTACA LA CULTURA Y LOS VALORES DE LA COMUNIDAD
En la última edición del boletín informativo de Givens Discovery para residentes, futuros residentes, miembros del equipo y de la junta directiva, se cubre nuestra cultura y compromiso con la excelencia, guiados por nuestros valores fundamentales. Dirigido por una misión de mejorar vidas a través de comunidades, servicios y extensión, y una visión de ampliar […]
Discovery newsletter highlights community culture and values
In the latest issue of Givens Discovery newsletter for residents, future residents, team and board members, there’s coverage of our culture and commitment to excellence, guided by our core values. Steered by a mission to improve lives through communities, services and outreach, and a vision to expand possibilities for aging, Givens believes strongly in communicating […]
Spotlight Carolina Shines on Givens Choice
Spotlight Carolina, a daily TV segment broadcast by WLOS that promotes regional businesses and nonprofits, recently featured Givens Choice, part of Givens Communities family of services. Erin Strain, executive director, and Regina Kilgore, care navigator, spoke with program host Nelson Weston about the Continuing Care at Home membership program. The only such program in the […]
Givens Home First Shines A Light On National Glaucoma Awareness Month
As we begin 2024, it’s worth noting that January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. At Givens Home First, the commitment to the well-being of our community includes our Aging in Place Specialists who support clients with low vision by adapting homes for comfortable living. By raising awareness about glaucoma and emphasizing the importance of early […]
Fall 2023 Class of Nurse Aide Training Program Holds December Graduation
On Dec. 22, Givens Communities celebrated successful completion of the Fall 2023 Nurse Aide Training Program class with pomp and circumstance, excitement, and plenty of pride. With family and friends, residents, and future colleagues in attendance, a ceremony was held at the new Brookside Commons Assembly Room at Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain. Five […]