Union County residents seeking 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 November, the ASK program will come to public libraries in Elizabeth, Cranford, Clark, Garwood, Mountainside, Summit, Union, and 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 November are:
Monday, November 4
Elizabeth Library – LaCorte Branch
418 Palmer Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Wednesday, November 13
Cranford Public Library
224 Walnut Street
Cranford, NJ 07016
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Thursday, November 14
Rahway Senior Center
1306 Esterbrook Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Monday, November 18
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Thursday, November 21
Garwood Public Library
411 Third Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Friday, November 22
Mountainside Public Library
Constitution Plaza
Mountainside, NJ 07092
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Monday, November 25
Summit Public Library
75 Maple Street
Summit, NJ 07901
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 26
Union Public Library
1980 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection is modeled on a national program aimed at of promoting wellness, independence, dignity and choice for seniors and their families, and for people with disabilities. 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.
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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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