Seniors and their caregivers are invited to attend the Union County Board of County Commissioners’ ASK community events in April and speak with knowledgeable staff in person for advice on senior programs and resources. Also available is assistance with filling out forms.
In order to provide assistance in Spanish, bilingual staff will be present at all of these events.
“All seniors and caregivers in our community are welcome to participate in the ASK program. Come and visit with our experienced, knowledgeable staff in the comfortable environment of local community centers and public libraries, to find out about services and resources for seniors in our area,” said Sergio Granados, chairman of the Union County Commissioners.
ASK, or Aging Services Kiosk, is a program of the Union County Department of Human Services’ Division on Aging and Disability Resources that caters to seniors over 60 and the people who care for them.
Residents of Union County now have a helpful, convenient way to learn about helpful senior programs and services thanks to the ASK program. The program brings professional staff from the Division on Aging to local public libraries and other community centers.
An array of services, such as home delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care, and support services for caregivers, are available, and staff at ASK events can assist seniors and caretakers in finding them.
No matter where they are from, any senior or caregiver from Union County is welcome to attend an ASK event.
There is no need for an appointment or advance registration. The upcoming ASK events in April all include bilingual assistance in Spanish:
Monday, April 3rd
Westfield Memorial Library
550 E. Broad Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday, April 6th
Union Public Library
1060 Stuyvesant Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday, April 10th
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday, April 12th
Garwood Public Library
411 Third Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday, April 19th
Elizabeth Public Library – Main
11 S. Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
12:00 PM – 2:00 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. Visit ucnj.org/dhs/aging online or dial the toll-free number 1-888-280-8226.
According to a state-wide initiative adopted by Union County in 2012, the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection’s mission is to advance senior citizens’ wellness, independence, dignity, and freedom of choice. The Division is one of 622 Area Agencies on Aging across the nation created by the federal Older Americans Act.
