Union County, NJ – Union County residents seeking reliable information about services for adults age 60 and older can come to convenient locations throughout the County and speak in person with experienced staff from the Union County Aging and Disability Resource Connection, a division of the Department of Human Services.
The community visits are scheduled every month through Union County’s ASK (Aging Services Kiosk) program. In September, the ASK program will come to public libraries in Elizabeth, Clark, Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside, Plainfield, Summit and Union, and to the Rahway Senior Center.
“Our goal is to help senior residents access the resources they need to stay connected with their communities,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “The ASK program helps seniors, their families, and their caregivers get expert guidance in person, in a comfortable setting close to home.”
Guidance offered through the ASK program includes home delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care, and support services for caregivers.
Assistance with completing applications and forms is also provided.
All Union County residents are welcome to attend any ASK event. The dates and locations for August are:
Monday, September 9
Elizabeth Library – LaCorte branch
418 Palmer Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
10:00 am – 12 noon
Wednesday, September 11
Cranford Public Library
224 Walnut Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
10:00 am – 12 noon
Thursday, September 12
Rahway Senior Center
1306 Esterbrook Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Friday, September 13
Plainfield Public Library
800 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
10:00 am – 12 noon
Monday, September 16
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Thursday, September 19
Garwood Public Library
411 Third Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Friday, September 20
Mountainside Public Library
Constitution Plaza
Mountainside, NJ 07092
10:00 am – 12 Noon
Monday, September 23
Summit Public Library
75 Maple Street
Summit, NJ 07901
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuesday, September 24
Union Public Library
1980 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
The Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection is modeled on a national initiative aimed at promoting wellness, independence, dignity and choice. In addition to ASK and other outreach events, printed information is available in English and Spanish.
For more information about the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection, visit the Department of Human Services online at ucnj.org/departments/human-services or call 888-280-8226 (toll free), 908-527-4870, or 908-527-4858. Spanish speakers may call 908-527-4863.
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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