Karen Bauer: Leaving a Legacy

“My nursing career has spanned 4 fulfilling decades but now being the Givens LifeMinistries community nurse for our affordable communities is the capstone. The residents have allowed me to become a part of their “family”. I am honored to have their trust and to be able to help them through various rough patches in their […]
Improving Lives by Lowering Risk Factors: The National Diabetes Prevention Program at Givens

One in three American adults has pre-diabetes, which surpasses 88 million people. Without taking action, many people with pre-diabetes can develop type 2 diabetes within five years. The good news is that you can prevent getting type 2 by learning new lifestyle behaviors to lower the risk of developing this disease. The Centers for Disease […]
Planned Giving: Appreciation for the Past Inspires Giving for the Future

Not long after moving to Givens Estates, Will and Carlotta Jordan developed an appreciation for the community’s history. After reading Bob Terrell’s book on the history of Givens, A Dream…A Hope…A Reality, the couple realized that it would be easy to take the community for granted without knowing the significant sacrifices and commitment invested over […]
Spiritual Ministries: A Catalyst for Personal Growth

An interview with Barbara Turner, Givens Estates resident since June 2018 Barbara Turner, a Givens Estates resident since June 2018, enjoys an active life with fascinating stories, perspectives, and an impressive resume, including teaching high school and working as a neuroscientist and medical educator. She is also a trained chaplain in the Jewish faith. Her […]