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 … Continued
The Careers Team at Givens Communities welcomes the newest graduates of its Cultivator Program, a buddy system method of workplace introduction 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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Christian Grunder, Givens Communities Vice President of Human Relations, was a panelist in a Sept. 18 moderated discussion about efforts to support recovery-to-work efforts in the region. The event took place at the Land of Sky Regional Council offices in Asheville following a televised press conference to announce Appalachian Regional Commission’s INSPIRE grants related to … Continued
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