Keeping Seniors Active

Keeping seniors active can help delay the progression of both physical and cognitive decline. Our guest today, Edward Craft is passionate about finding different ways to help seniors stay active and socially connected. Today’s Show: Unique Ways to Keep Seniors Active A Few Questions Kim Hegwood will be asking Edward Craft will be: 1. What is Eldergrow and how do you help this organization? 2. Can seniors living at home enjoy the benefits of Eldergrow? 3. What is the Great Age Movement and how can Houston seniors participate? 4. Do you have some examples of creative senior activities? 5. Why is it important to keep seniors active? Bio: Edward’s journey in the senior living industry started at age 15 when he played his saxophone with his church choir during the holiday season at several senior living communities. This opened up his eyes (and heart) to a whole different world – elder care. From that moment, he became a volunteer for 4 years and at the age of 19, Edward entered into the industry as an activity professional. After working in a variety of roles, Edward was promoted to an activity director position, where he discovered his passion – bringing purpose to those living in care facilities, especially those living with dementia. A few of Edward’s achievements are receiving the Argentum Hero Award, the Texas Assisted Living Hero Award, and being featured in Senior Living Executive Magazine. Edward has worked tirelessly to promote the amazing contributions of the residents he serves (such as creating ”Al Edwards Day” with Houston’s City Council) partnering with local animal shelters to foster animals in his senior communities and has recently started a card campaign, which reached The Ellen DeGeneres Show and was featured on ABC 13. Edward is a proud council member of the Elder Service Providers’ Network, an advisor for the Great Age Movement, an educator for Eldergrow, and is the founder of Dementia Friendly Houston. Edward recently got married to his husband and together they have 3 cats; Penny, Sissy, and Mr. Goomba Boomba. Contact Edward Email:[email protected] Phone: (832) 341-2882 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edward.esguerra LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-craft-1042b519a ____________________________________________________________________ Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney Website: https://hegwoodgroup.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLaw LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZaoTAWChvaz-HEFQcdcbQ