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“ASK” the Experts about Senior Services in Union County

Union County, NJ — Union County residents seeking information about services for seniors age 60 and older can visit any of seven Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) events in October to speak with experienced staff from the county’s Department of Human Services, Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection.

The October schedule brings ASK events to libraries and other public buildings in Clark, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Linden, Plainfield, Union and Westfield.

“Each of our ASK events is open to all County residents, so please come and join us as at any convenient location,” said Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, who is the Freeholder Board liaison to the Human Services Advisory Board. “The ASK program gives you a chance to discuss your situation with our experienced staff, and learn about resources available to help you.”

The Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection is based in Elizabeth. Through the ASK community outreach program, members of the staff travel throughout Union County to help connect residents with information about home delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care support services for caregivers, and more.

The ASK program also enables residents to obtain assistance with completing applications and forms at convenient locations.

The October 2017 dates and locations are:

Wednesday, October 11

Linden Public Library

31 E. Henry Street

Linden, 07036

10:00 am to 12:00 noon

 

Thursday, October 12

Westfield Community Center

558 W. Broad Street

Westfield, 07090

10:30 am- 12:30 pm

 

Monday, October 16

Clark Public Library

303 Westfield Avenue

Clark, 07066

10:00 am to 12:00 noon

 

Wednesday, October 18

Mountainside Municipal Building

1385 Route 22 East

Mountainside, 07092

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

 

Tuesday, October 24

Union Public Library

1980 Morris Avenue

Union, 07083

12:00 noon to 2:00 pm

 

Wednesday, October 25

Elizabeth Public Library

11 South Broad Street

Elizabeth, 07202

10:00 am to 12:00 noon

 

Also on Wednesday, October 25

Fanwood Public Library

5 Forest Road

Fanwood, 07023

10:00 am to 12:00 noon

 

Thursday, October 26

Plainfield Public Library

800 Park Avenue

Plainfield, 07060

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

All Union County residents are welcome to attend any ASK event.

The mission of the 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. Information is available in both English and Spanish.

Upcoming ASK events are posted on the County website and social media. Residents can also check their local newspapers and websites for ASK dates and locations.

For more information about the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection, call 888-280-8226 toll free, or 908-527- 4870 or 4858, or visit the Union County website at ucnj.org.

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