Union County, NJ — Union County residents seeking information about services for adults age 60 and older can visit nine locations in September to speak in person with staff from the county’s Department of Human Services, Division on Aging. The service, called “ASK” for Aging Services Kiosk, travels to different municipalities each month. Any Union County resident, family member or caregiver can visit any of the ASK locations.
In September, ASK will be available at the Rahway Senior Center and at public libraries in Elizabeth, Cranford, Clark, Garwood, Mountainside, Plainfield, Summit, and Union Township, at the dates and times listed below.
“Our goal is to help senior residents access the resources they need to stay connected with their communities,” said Freeholder Chair 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.”
Through the ASK program, staff from the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection provide information about home-delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult daycare, support for caregivers, and other services. Assistance with completing applications and forms is also provided.
**The September 2019 dates and locations are:**
**Monday, September 9**
Elizabeth Library – LaCorte branch
418 Palmer Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
10:00 am – 12 noon
**Wednesday, September 11**
Cranford Public Library
224 Walnut Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
10:00 am – 12 noon
**Thursday, September 12**
Rahway Senior Center
1306 Esterbrook Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
**Friday, September 13**
Plainfield Public Library
800 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
10:00 am – 12 noon
**Monday, September 16**
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
**Thursday, September 19**
Garwood Public Library
411 Third Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
**Friday, September 20**
Mountainside Public Library
Constitution Plaza
Mountainside, NJ 07092
10:00 am – 12 Noon
**Monday, September 23**
Summit Public Library
75 Maple Street
Summit, NJ 07901
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
**Tuesday, September 24**
Union Public Library
1980 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
All Union County residents are welcome to attend any of these ASK events.
The Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection is one of 670 “Area Agencies on Aging” nationwide established under the federal Older Americans Act. Its goal is to promote wellness, independence, dignity and choice for seniors and their families. The division has information printed in both English and Spanish.
Upcoming ASK dates and locations are posted each month on the Union County website at ucnj.org/departments/human-services. The schedule is also shared by newsletter, local media, and social media.
For more information about the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection, call 1-888-280-8226 toll free, or call 908-527- 4870 or 908-527-4858.