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Union County’s ‘ASK’ Services Kiosk Continues to Serve the Senior Community With Five New Dates in August

The Union County Board of County Commissioners encourages seniors and their caregivers to visit their local ‘ASK’ services kiosk this August. These services provide an opportunity for attendees to meet with experienced professionals who can offer expert guidance on senior programs and resources and help with form completion. Bilingual staff will be available at several events to offer support in Spanish.

“At our ‘ASK’ kiosks, our friendly and professional staff is dedicated to providing the latest information to our senior community, ensuring they are aware of helpful programs and services they might otherwise miss out on,” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. “No appointment or registration is necessary. Simply visit an ASK kiosk at your local library on the provided dates and get connected to the latest community services and programs available to you.”

ASK, short for Aging Services Kiosk, is a program within the Union County Department of Human Services, specifically operated by the Division on Aging. It offers adults aged 60 and older, along with their caregivers, a friendly and convenient avenue to discover valuable programs and services and speak individually with a Division on Aging professional.

Staff at the ASK kiosks can help older adults and caregivers connect with various services, including home-delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care, and support services for caregivers. Any Union County senior or caregiver can visit any ASK kiosk, regardless of their hometown.  No appointment or pre-registration is needed. Below are the upcoming ASK events in August:

Wednesday, August 7th
Roselle Library
129 Chestnut Street, Roselle
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tuesday, August 13th
(Bilingual staff is available)
Cranford Public Library
224 Walnut Avenue, Cranford
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Tuesday, August 20th
(Bilingual staff is available)
Elizabeth Public Library – Main
11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Thursday, August 22nd
Westfield Memorial Library
550 East Broad Street, Westfield
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Wednesday, August 28th
(Bilingual staff is available)
Garwood Public Library
411 Third Avenue, Garwood
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

“We are committed to ensuring that our seniors and their caregivers have the information and assistance they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives,” said Commissioner Vice-Chairwoman Lourdes Leon, who is also Liaison to the Advisory Council on Aging. “Our Office on Aging continues to hold programs like this because our senior community deserves easy access to the resources they deserve. I encourage everyone to take advantage of these services.”

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.