Seniors and their caregivers can come to any one of Union County’s ASK community events in January, to meet in person with professional staff for expert guidance on senior programs and resources. Help with filling out forms is also provided.
Bilingual staff will be present at four of the events to offer assistance in Spanish.
“The ASK program is a friendly, convenient way to find out about helpful programs and services, in the familiar environment of your local public library,” said Union County Commissioner Chair Rebecca L. Williams.
ASK stands for Aging Services Kiosk, a program of the Union County Department of Human Services through the Division on Aging and Disability Resources, serving seniors age 60-plus and their caregivers.
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.
Any Union County senior or care giver can visit any ASK event, regardless of their hometown.
No appointment or pre-registration is needed. The upcoming events are as follows:
Thursday, January 5
Union Public Library (bilingual staff will be present)
1060 Stuyvesant Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday, January 9
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday, January 11
Garwood Public Library (bilingual staff will be present)
411 Third Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday, January 18
Elizabeth Public Library – Main (bilingual staff will be present)
11 S. Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Monday, January 23
Garwood Public Library (bilingual staff will be present)
411 Third Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
To check for other upcoming ASK events, call the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection 1-888-280-8226 toll free or visit the Division online at ucnj.org/dhs/aging.
ASK updates are also posted on Union County’s social media channels and are frequently carried by local media, both print and digital.
The goal of the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection is to promote wellness, independence, dignity and choice for seniors and their families, in accordance with a statewide initiative adopted by Union County in 2012. It is one of 622 “Area Agencies on Aging” nationwide established under the federal Older Americans Act.
For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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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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