Union County, NJ – Union County residents seeking information about services for senior adults age 60 and up can visit ASK, the Union County Aging Service Kiosk at six locations in April for one-on-one guidance with staff from the county’s Department of Human Services, Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection.
“The ASK program helps improve access to information about resources and programs for seniors, by bringing our expert staff out to local communities,” said Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. “I encourage senior residents, their families and caregivers to use this popular service.”
The ASK schedule in April includes public libraries in Linden, Mountainside, Clark, Plainfield, Union and Fanwood. Residents from every municipality are welcome to attend these events.
Staff from the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection will be on hand to provide information about home delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care, support services for caregivers and more.
Assistance with completing applications and forms is also provided.
The April 2018 dates and locations are:
Wednesday, April 11
Linden Public Library
31 E. Henry Street
Linden, 07036
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday, April 13
Mountainside Public Library
Constitution Plaza
Mountainside, 07092
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Monday, April 16
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, 07066
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 19
Plainfield Public Library
800 Park Avenue
Plainfield, 07060
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 24
Union Public Library
1980 Morris Avenue
Union, 07083
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25
Fanwood Public Library
5 Forest Road
Fanwood, 07023
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The goal of the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection is to promote wellness, independence, dignity and choice for seniors and their families. It is one of 670 Area Agencies on Aging nationwide established under the federal Older Americans Act.
Among its many services, the division provides information printed in both English and Spanish.
Dates and locations of upcoming ASK program stops are posted in local newspapers, the Senior News, Facebook, Twitter and the Union County website, ucnj.org.
For more information about the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection call toll-free at1-888-280-8226, call 908-527-4870 or 908-527-4858, or visit online at ucnj.org.
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