The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and their caregivers to come to Union County’s ASK community events in May, and 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 all of these events to offer assistance in Spanish.
“The ASK program brings our knowledgeable staff to local libraries and community centers, to make it easier for seniors, family members and care givers to find out about resources and programs in Union County. If you have any questions about services for seniors, please come to an ASK event near you,” said Union County Commissioner Chairman Sergio Granados.
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.
The ASK program provides Union County residents with a friendly, convenient way to find out about helpful programs and services for seniors and caregivers. The program brings professional staff from the Division on Aging to local public libraries and other community centers.
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. Five ASK events will be held in May:
Thursday, May 4th
Union Public Library
1060 Stuyvesant Avenue
Union, 07083
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday, May 8th
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, 07066
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday, May 10th
Garwood Public Library
411 Third Avenue
Garwood, 07027
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday, May 17th
Elizabeth Public Library – Main
11 S. Broad Street
Elizabeth, 07202
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Monday, May 22nd
Plainfield Public Library
800 Park Avenue
Plainfield, 07060
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Contact the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection for information on upcoming ASK events and any other services for seniors in Union County. Call 1-888-280-8226 toll free or visit online at ucnj.org/dhs/aging.
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. The Division is one of 622 Area Agencies on Aging nationwide established under the federal Older Americans Act.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing 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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