05/12/2026
💡 At this year's annual LeadingAge North Carolina conference, EveryAge was honored with the Excellence in Innovation award! We were recognized for our efforts in bringing hydroponic gardening to two of our locations: Carolina Senior Living, an affordable housing community in Lexington, NC, and Piedmont Crossing - Retirement Community in Thomasville, NC.
💦 This type of gardening takes place indoors, without soil, and produces faster, more consistent harvests year-round. EveryAge introduced the system as a way to elevate dining experiences and model sustainable food production. Accepting the award on behalf of EveryAge was Glen Berkel, senior director of hospitality.
At a later session, he and Jenny Brinkle, onsite manager at Carolina Senior Living, also participated in a panel focused on technology and innovation. They spoke about EveryAge's work with dining robots and hydroponic gardening in our various locations, sharing the benefits to residents and tenants in myriad ways. 🥰
We love finding ways to enhance quality of life, connectedness, and sustainability at our communities, and it was incredibly gratifying to be recognized for our efforts and to talk about why they matter! 📣