Eldergrow
Lucy Nesse possesses a diverse background in education, customer service, design, and management. Currently serving as an Educator at Eldergrow since July 2018, Lucy facilitates Horticulture Therapy classes for seniors, focusing on improving their quality of life through various objectives. Previous experience includes roles at Bank of America as a Merchant Teller, at Redmond providing landscape consulting, and as a CAD Designer at California Closets, where Lucy designed customized storage solutions. Early career highlights include a position as a Buyer for Fresh Foods at Costco Wholesale and as an Executive Assistant to the CFO, supporting multiple departments. Lucy also has experience leading teams as a Branch Manager at Adams and Associates. Educational achievements include a BA in Business/English from the University of Washington and a high school diploma from Woodside High School.
Eldergrow
Eldergrow™ offers evidence-based connections to nature with innovative therapeutic horticulture programs designed for senior living residents. Our Therapeutic Horticulture Program is led by Eldergrow Educators who facilitate therapeutic sessions for Memory & Skilled Care residents. The diverse curriculum includes gardening, garden art, and culinary harvest sessions. Educators document resident's wellness goals while also providing garden maintenance. The Culinary Herb Garden is a D-I-Y program that brings 'farm to fork' into senior living. Fresh herbs with recipes & activities are delivered each month as part of our unique 'Herb of the Month' program for IL/AL residents. Eldergrow grew out of founder Orla Concannon's experience working in senior living and her relationship with her grandmother who lived her later years in a nursing home. Orla saw the need to connect residents to the healing powers of nature and therefore found a way to bring nature indoors with interactive programs. The mobile, indoor gardens bring residents renewed purpose and unparalleled sensory stimulation. Eldergrow empowers more than residents in senior living communities. Our mobile, indoor garden are handcrafted by disabled veterans and other adults living with disabilities.