Two members of the Givens Communities leadership team – Jessie Bosshard, executive director of Givens Home First, and Ricky Foor, vice president of Information Technologies – have been selected for LeadingAge’s prestigious 2025 Larry Minnix Leadership Academy. The program is designed to develop capacities and core competencies of aging services professionals by tapping into their …
Givens Communities continues to respond and recover from the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Helene. This special edition of our quarterly newsletter reflects some of the preparation, determination, charity and an embodiment of our core values that is guiding us in our ongoing efforts. Read it here: Discovery Newsletter Special Edition
Solo seniors, as generally defined, are older adults who are not married, live alone and do not have adult children to rely upon. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are some 22 million people who meet that criteria in America – an estimated 28% of older adults live alone and are childless. By identifying …
Givens Communities announces that its innovative “Earn While You Learn” North Carolina Nurse Aide Curriculum is back on track for the fall. Despite delays brought about by Hurricane Helene, the instructional program is ready to welcome seven new students to the fall cohort. Students spend part time in class learning the North Carolina State Nurse …
In response to the impact of Hurricane Helene, the LeadingAge North Carolina Foundation has launched a Disaster Relief Fund to provide short-term relief to employees of LeadingAge North Carolina member communities who qualify for assistance under the policy. The deadline for applying for relief funds has been extended to Tuesday, Nov. 5. Eligibility for supplemental …
The Careers Team at Givens Communities welcomes the newest graduates of its Cultivator Program, a buddy system method of workplace engagement that is proving quite successful for the senior living organization. Participants engage in six weeks of training, featuring one-hour weekly classes. New or transferring team members are matched with a seasoned team member, known …
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and lingering hardships across the region, the human resources department at Givens Communities is providing coping tips and resources for residents and staff. With a catastrophe and an extended recovery period such is happening in Western North Carolina, it is not unusual to see increased stress, anxiety and depression. …
Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well. I truly appreciate the outpouring of well wishes and the many offers to help. Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation, displacing families, damaging homes, and disrupting essential services. Thankfully, we at Givens Communities are holding up, though we face weeks without water, and have seen significant …
For Maria Mason, a resident at Givens Estates continuing care retirement community in Asheville, facing the storm aftermath is becoming less daunting. “Right here, right now, I feel fortunate,” said Mason, who was on her way to a campus gathering for a morning update. “There’s camaraderie, we’re finding ways to help and volunteer. And the …
Kevin Schwab, CEO of Givens Communities, updated storm response, resident services and supply needs with nonprofit senior living organization. He reiterated that residents are safe and accounted for, team members and health services staff are onsite at all locations and routine wellness checks are taking place. Regional cellular and Internet communication remains largely unavailable, so …