Union County, NJ — Union County residents seeking information about services available for senior adults age 60 and older will have a choice of six dates and locations in November to speak with staff from the county’s Department of Human Services, Division on Aging. Staff will be present at public libraries in Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Linden and Union.
“The purpose of ASK is to help residents obtain government programs and services available to seniors and their caregivers,” said Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. “The ASK program will bring our knowledgeable, experienced Division on Aging staff, based in Elizabeth, to locations throughout Union County to make it easier for residents to get expert assistance close to home.”
ASK is the Aging Services Kiosk community outreach effort, which sends staff from Union County’s Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection to provide information on home delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care, support services for caregivers, and other programs and resources.
Help with completing applications and forms is also provided.
The November 2018 dates and locations are:
Monday, November 5
Elizabeth Public Library – LaCorte Branch
418 Palmer Street
Elizabeth, 07202
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Wednesday, November 7
Linden Public Library
31 E. Henry Street
Linden, 07036
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Wednesday, November 14
Cranford Public Library
224 Walnut Avenue
Cranford, 07016
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Monday, November 19
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, 07066
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Tuesday, November 27
Union Public Library
1980 Morris Avenue
Union, 07083
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Wednesday, November 28
Fanwood Public Library
5 Forest Road
Fanwood, 07023
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
All Union County residents are welcome to attend any of these ASK events.
The Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection’s goal 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. The division has information printed in both English and Spanish.
“The Aging & Disability Resource model, a state initiative that Union County has embraced since 2012, is designed to improve service for seniors and the disabled,” said Freeholder Chairman Granados. “These services can enable seniors and the disabled to remain in their homes and communities.”
Check for the upcoming schedule of stops for an ASK kiosk coming near you as dates and locations are posted in local newspapers, the Senior News, Facebook, Twitter and the Union County website, ucnj.org.
For further information about the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection, call the division’s toll-free number: 1-888-280-8226, or 908-527- 4870 or 4858. Spanish speakers may call 908-527-4863. Information may be viewed on the Union County website at ucnj.org.
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For all Union County programs and services visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line, 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.
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