NEW JERSEY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and their caregivers to attend Union County’s ASK community events in February and meet face-to-face with professional staff for expert guidance on programs and resources for people greater. Help is also provided to fill out forms.
At the events, seniors will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with professional staff for expert guidance on senior programs and resources. Help is also provided to fill out forms.
Bilingual staff will be present at all of these events to offer assistance in Spanish.
“It’s important to us to make sure our seniors and their caregivers have access to the right information about what Union County has to offer,” said Presiding Commissioner Sergio Granados. “I encourage everyone who can benefit from the ASK Program to attend these sessions and learn about all the programs and resources available. In addition, there will be bilingual staff on board to ensure that our residents who communicate primarily in Spanish are included.”
ASK, which stands for Aging Services Kiosk, is a Union County Department of Human Services program made possible through the Division of Aging and Disability Resources that serves individuals age 60 and older and their caregivers.
The ASK program provides Union County residents with a friendly and convenient way to obtain information on helpful programs and services for seniors and caregivers. The program brings professional staff from the Division on Aging to local public libraries and other community centers.
ASK event staff can help connect seniors and caregivers to a variety of services including home-delivered meals, respite care, in-home care, adult day care, and caregiver support services.
Any Union County senior or caregiver can visit any ASK event, regardless of hometown, according to event organizers.
No prior appointment or registration is necessary. Upcoming ASK events in February include bilingual assistance in Spanish:
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Union Public Library
1060 Stuyvesant Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday, February 6, 2023
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Garwood Public Library
411 Third Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Elizabeth Public Library – Main
11 S. Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Roselle Library
129 Chestnut St.
Roselle, NJ 07203
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
For information on any of these upcoming events or other services for seniors in Union County, contact the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection, toll-free at 1-888-280-8226 or click here.
