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Union County Provides Bilingual Assistance for Seniors Seeking Services in July

The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and their caregivers to come to Union County’s ASK community events in July, and meet in person with professional staff for expert guidance on senior programs and resources. Help with filling out forms is also provided and bilingual staff will be present at all of these events to offer assistance in Spanish.

“Emphasizing the significance of fostering connections between seniors, care givers, and the valuable resources available, we invite them to explore the nearby ASK program, said Commissioner Chairman Sergio Granados. “Our dedicated staff personally extend their support by venturing into libraries and community centers, ensuring in-person assistance at conveniently located spots throughout the County.”

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. The upcoming ASK events in June all include bilingual assistance in Spanish:

Thursday, July 6th
Union Public Library
1060 Stuyvesant Avenue
Union, 07083
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Monday, July 10th
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, 07066
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Wednesday, July 12th
Garwood Public Library
411 Third Avenue
Garwood, 07027
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Wednesday, July 19th
Elizabeth Public Library – Main
11 S. Broad Street
Elizabeth, 07202
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Monday, July 24th
Plainfield Public Library
800 Park Avenue
Plainfield, 07060
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Friday, July 28th
Roselle Library
129 Chestnut Street
Roselle, 07203
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

For more information about the ASK events and any other services for seniors in Union County, contact the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 1-888-280-8226 toll free or visit online at ucnj.org/dhs/aging.