Union County Review

Seniors and their caregivers can come to any one of Union County’s ASK community events in December, 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 two 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, December 1Union Public Library1060 Stuyvesant AvenueUnion, 0708310:00 – 12:00

Monday, December 5 (bilingual staff will be present at this event)Westfield Memorial Public Library550 E. Broad StreetWestfield, 0709010:00 – 12:00

Monday, December 12Clark Public Library303 Westfield AvenueClark, 0706610:00 – 12:00

Wednesday, December 14 (bilingual staff will be present at this event)Elizabeth Public Library – Main11 S. Broad Street Elizabeth, 0720212:00 – 2:00

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.    

View this press release on the Union County website: https://wp.me/p4sLwl-qcA

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