Union County residents seeking information about services for seniors age 60 and older can visit any of seven Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) events in October to speak with experienced staff from the county’s Department of Human Services, Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection.
The October schedule brings ASK events to libraries and other public buildings in Clark, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Linden, Plainfield, Union and Westfield.
“Each of our ASK events is open to all County residents, so please come and join us as at any convenient location,” said Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, who is the Freeholder Board liaison to the Human Services Advisory Board. “The ASK program gives you a chance to discuss your situation with our experienced staff, and learn about resources available to help you.”
The Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection is based in Elizabeth. Through the ASK community outreach program, members of the staff travel throughout Union County to help connect residents with information about home delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care support services for caregivers, and more.
The ASK program also enables residents to obtain assistance with completing applications and forms at convenient locations.
The October 2017 dates and locations are:
Wednesday, October 11
Linden Public Library
31 E. Henry Street
Linden, 07036
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Thursday, October 12
Westfield Community Center
558 W. Broad Street
Westfield, 07090
10:30 am- 12:30 pm
Monday, October 16
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue
Clark, 07066
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Wednesday, October 18
Mountainside Municipal Building
1385 Route 22 East
Mountainside, 07092
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Tuesday, October 24
Union Public Library
1980 Morris Avenue
Union, 07083
12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
Wednesday, October 25
Elizabeth Public Library
11 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, 07202
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Also on Wednesday, October 25
Fanwood Public Library
5 Forest Road
Fanwood, 07023
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Thursday, October 26
Plainfield Public Library
800 Park Avenue
Plainfield, 07060
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
All Union County residents are welcome to attend any ASK event.
The mission of the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection is to promote wellness, independence, dignity and choice for seniors and their families. It is one of 670 Area Agencies on Aging nationwide, established under the federal Older Americans Act. Information is available in both English and Spanish.
Upcoming ASK events are posted on the County website and social media. Residents can also check their local newspapers and websites for ASK dates and locations.
For more information about the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection, call 888-280-8226 toll free, or 908-527- 4870 or 4858, or visit the Union County website at ucnj.org.