Residents seeking information about services for seniors and their caregivers can come to Union County’s Aging Services Kiosk events and meet in person with professional staff for guidance on senior programs and resources, including help with filling out applications and forms.
ASK is 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 caregivers 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 caregiver can visit any ASK event, regardless of their hometown. No appointment or pre-registration is needed.
The dates and locations will be:
Thursday, July 7 Union Public Library 1060 Stuyvesant Avenue Union, 07083 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Monday, July 11 Clark Public Library 303 Westfield Avenue Clark, 07066 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 20 Garwood Public Library 411 3rd Avenue Garwood, 07027 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
To check for other upcoming ASK events, call the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 1-888-280-8226 toll-free or visit the Division online at www.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.
For all Union County programs and services, visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line at 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.