Initiative For Safe, Supportive Workplaces Gains Givens Highland Farms As A Partner
Givens Communities, an Asheville-based senior living nonprofit organization, announces a partnership with the innovative Purple Spaces program as a commitment to disrupt the cycle of domestic abuse. Recognizing that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetimes and addressing the fact that 75% of domestic abuse victims […]
Friendships, Happiness More Likely by Living at a Senior Living Community
According to U.S. News & World Report, moving into a senior living community can lessen an older adult’s sense of isolation and loneliness. The media outlet surveyed senior living residents and their families about experiences with loneliness and health effects of social isolation. More than 69% of older adults surveyed said they felt lonely much […]
Newsletter Captures Dedication and Vision Within Its Pages
Every three months, Givens Communities publishes a newsletter to inform residents, future residents, team and board members, as well as community partners, about some of the happenings, recognition, events and updates that our dynamic, engaged nonprofit organization is experiencing. Retirement and senior living are at the heart of who we are and what we do. […]
Another Look at Community in the Truest Sense
Our Brookside and Vista Ridge neighborhoods are ideal for a vibrant, active senior lifestyle, where neighbors can connect, share and thrive. Here’s a video glimpse.
Leading Age North Carolina 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 […]
Maintain Your Independence With Givens Home First
Givens Home First is available for residents at Givens Highland Farms, as well as throughout Western North Carolina.
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 die from heart diseases each year, but many of those deaths are preventable. Givens Highland Farms, a Life Plan Community in Black Mountain, supports active lifestyles for […]
New Horizons Learning Series Begins Winter Term
The 2025 winter term of New Horizons, the campus led adult continuing education program is set to begin its winter term with a wide range of engaging courses, open to residents and general public. Givens Highland Farms regularly hosts local community leaders, experts, and university professors who lead thoughtful and informative discussions. Some recent topics […]
With Origins at Givens Highland Farms, Aging In-Place Program Broadens Service 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 […]
Cold Weather Precautions for Seniors
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: Besides physical hazards, the bitter chill can bring on or […]