Connecting Waters with Jessica Martinez

Hello all,

Welcome back to Connecting Waters, or welcome if you are new to this column. My name is Jessica Martinez, I am the Community Liaison for Senior Services. I use this column to answer some FAQs I receive from seniors around the community. Some range from really common questions about our services to wacky questions like: “My dog needs a haircut, can you guys do that for me?” (Yes, I’ve really been asked that question before). I am here to answer them all!

Q: My father is alone and I would like him to participate in senior activities to socialize. How can I convince him?

A: Ah, a very common question. I recommend bringing him into the center to have breakfast and then tour our site to see the daily activities we have. We can arrange for him to meet our friendly Intake Coordinator Christina Reyes to see what other services might interest him such our eyeglass program or our exercise groups.

I know sometimes it is hard to convince our parents to get involved (I know, I have a very stubborn dad), but I think getting them to just come into Senior Services will easily change their minds! I promise, we’re a fun party over here!

More questions? Contact me at 480.362.7386 or jessica.martinez2@srpmic-nsn.gov