Union County residents seeking reliable information about services for adults age 60 and older can come to locations throughout the county and speak in person with staff from the Division on Aging, an office of the Union County Department of Human Services.
The community visits are scheduled every month through Union County’s ASK (Aging Services Kiosk) program.
In January, the ASK program will visit public libraries in Clark, Cranford, Kenilworth, Garwood, Mountainside, Summit and Union, and the Rahway Senior Center in Rahway.
“Our goal is to help senior residents access the resources they need to stay connected with their communities,” said Freeholder Chairwoman Bette Jane Kowalski. “The ASK program helps seniors, their families, and their caregivers get expert guidance in person, in a comfortable setting close to home.”
Guidance offered through the ASK program includes home delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care, and support services for caregivers.
Assistance with completing applications and forms is also provided.
All Union County residents are welcome to attend any ASK event.
In case of snow, residents may call 908-572-4870 to confirm.
Wednesday, Jan. 8
- Cranford Public Library, 224 Walnut Ave., 10 a.m. to noon
Thursday, Jan. 9
- Rahway Senior Center, 1306 Esterbrook Ave., 10 a.m. to noon
Monday, Jan. 13
- Clark Public Library, 303 Westfield Ave., 10 a.m. to noon
Thursday, Jan. 16
- Garwood Public Library, 411 Third Ave., 10 a.m. to noon
Thursday, Jan. 16
- Kenilworth Public Library, 548 Boulevard, 10 a.m. to noon
Friday, Jan. 17
- Mountainside Public Library, Constitution Plaza, 10 a.m. to noon
Monday, Jan. 27
- Summit Public Library, 75 Maple St., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
- Union Public Library, 1980 Morris Ave., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection is modeled on a national initiative aimed at promoting wellness, independence, dignity and choice. In addition to ASK and other outreach events, printed information is available in English and Spanish.
For more information about the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection, visit the Department of Human Services online at ucnj.org/departments/human-services or call 888-280-8226, 908-527-4870, or 908-527-4858. Spanish speakers may call 908-527-4863.