{"id":3207,"date":"2023-06-29T19:15:14","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T19:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/?page_id=3207"},"modified":"2026-08-31T15:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:20:28","slug":"ask-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/ask-program\/","title":{"rendered":"ASK Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide\">ASK &#8211; Helping Seniors Navigate the Complex Landscape of Aging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center tw-text-wide has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">ASK offers personalized guidance, support, and access to community resources. ASK is a trusted source of information and assistance for seniors and caregivers in Union County. Below you will find the dates and locations for the month:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuesday, September 1 &#8211; Cranford Public Library<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>224 Walnut Avenue, Cranford <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thursday, September 17 &#8211; Fanwood Memorial Library <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 Forest Road, Fanwood <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wednesday, September 23 &#8211; Union Public Library<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1980 Morris Avenue, Union<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tuesday, September 29  &#8211; Rahway Public Library<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 City Hall Plaza, Rahway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ASK is a trusted resource for Union County residents aged 60 and older, offering support and information on services including Nutrition, transportation, adult daycare, housing, and application assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, contact the Union County Division on Aging at <strong>1-888-280-8226<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Ask-September-2026-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1103\" height=\"1426\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Ask-September-2026-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Ask-September-2026-1.png 1103w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Ask-September-2026-1-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Ask-September-2026-1-792x1024.png 792w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/Ask-September-2026-1-768x993.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1103px) 100vw, 1103px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"about-ask\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide tw-mb-8 tw-heading-dash-bottom\">ASK provides a wide range of information and assistance to help seniors navigate the complex landscape of aging and disability services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tw-gutter-large tw-cols-card tw-cols-card-shadow is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-background-color has-background has-h-5-font-size\">About ASK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ASK Program, administered by the Union County Department of Human Services through the Division on Aging and Disability Resources, is a vital resource for seniors age 60 and above, as well as their caregivers. ASK, which stands for Aging Services Kiosk, provides a wide range of information and assistance to help seniors navigate the complex landscape of aging and disability services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a dedicated team of knowledgeable professionals, ASK offers personalized guidance, support, and access to community resources, empowering seniors and their caregivers to make informed decisions about their health, well-being, and quality of life. Whether it&#8217;s assistance with healthcare, transportation, housing, or other aging-related concerns, the ASK Program is a trusted source of information and assistance for seniors and caregivers in Union County.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-background-color has-background has-h-5-font-size\">ASK in Your Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Union County seniors and their caregivers can come to any one of these Union County Aging Services Kiosk events and meet in person with professional staff for expert guidance on senior programs and resources, including help with filling out applications and forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff at the ASK events can help seniors and care givers connect with a variety of services including home delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care and support services for caregivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any Union County senior or care giver can visit any ASK event, regardless of their hometown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No appointment or pre-registration is needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASK &#8211; Helping Seniors Navigate the Complex Landscape of Aging ASK offers personalized guidance, support, and access to community resources. 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