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Seniors More Prone to Heat-Related Health Problems

Recent high temperatures prompt this reminder for seniors to take extra care when spending time outdoors or in areas without air conditioning. People aged 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems. Older adults do not adjust as well as young people to higher temperatures. They are more likely to have a …

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Financial Stewardship, Fiscal Stability and Trust

Givens Communities and Givens Great Laurels, its Waynesville campus, is considered to be one of the most financially stable nonprofit senior living organizations in the country. Financial stability is the backbone of any nonprofit organization, it’s what allows them to fulfill their mission effectively and sustain its operations over the long term. Givens is rated …

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Technology Adds Empowerment, Safety and Enjoyment

By embracing new technology, Givens Communities is opening doors to a future of greater empowerment, agency, safety, and connection for our residents.   Imagine living in a community where your home itself helps take care of you.   Reminding you to take your medication, preventing illness with sensors that proactively detect illness and align health care services …

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Highlights of 50 Years of Givens Communities

With so many accomplishments in 50 years of Givens Communities, this special edition of the Discovery newsletter is dedicated to capturing a few highlights, published with appreciation to all who have contributed to the success and promising future of this senior living organization. Discovery 50th Special Edition Discovery 50th Special Spanish Edition  

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Theme for Older Americans Month 2025 is Flip the Script on Aging

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the many contributions that older adults make in the community, reaffirm commitments to providing services and support to seniors, and include their voices in community planning. Each May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation in recognizing Older Americans Month and chooses the theme. The …

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Opportunity For Public To Urge Senate Support to Fund Affordable Senior Living

LeadingAge, a national organization of nonprofit senior service and aging providers, is urging U.S. Senators to join a letter in support for full funding of contract renewals for the Section 202 Housing for the Elderly program – legislation that has a direct impact to Givens Affordable Communities. Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, is asking his Senate colleagues to join the …

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Cheryl Wallen and Givens Life Ministries: A Legacy of Care, A Program of Hope

Givens Life Ministries, the outreach division of Asheville-based Givens Communities, garners deserved recognition for touching the lives of some 66,000 people across Western North Carolina every year, as the region’s vulnerable and at-risk populations benefit from its health and wellness programs, receive free nutritious meals, medical attention and basic childhood necessities. Cheryl Wallen, the program’s …

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Asheville Chamber Challenge 5k, Presented By Givens Communities, Just Days Away

Givens Communities joins with Eaton to present the 2025 Chamber Challenge 5k, “Celebrating Workplace Wellness,” on May 2. The theme is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. The course begins and ends at the Asheville Chamber and winds through the historic Montford neighborhood. Last year, the first …

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North Carolina Affordable Housing Demand is Crucial, Seniors Are No Exception

According to research, North Carolina has substantial gaps in meeting affordable housing needs, and that is critically important for one segment of the population: retirees and seniors. A study commissioned by the North Carolina Chamber Foundation, NC Home Builders Association and the state’s REALTORS, housing supply and demand “could and should be addressed through some combination of new …

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Affiliation Plans Seen As Positive Move for Senior Living Organizations

The Charlotte Ledger writes that experts say an affiliation of Givens Communities and Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community is a positive move. Read the Ledger article HERE. The digital news publication also reports the affiliation has been approved by state regulators of continuing care retirement communities, which is expected to be finalized this fall.

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