23/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 23/08/2024 15:10
The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and their caregivers to visit their local "ASK", or Aging Services Kiosk, this September. These services provide an opportunity for attendees to meet with experienced professionals who can offer expert guidance on senior programs and resources and help with form completion. Bilingual staff will be available at several events to offer support in Spanish.
"With all of the amazing technological advances we have today, there is still something truly special and personal about having a face-to-face conversation. Our ASK events are designed to make it easy and convenient for seniors and caregivers to stop by their local library and connect with our friendly and knowledgeable staff in person," said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. "I encourage our senior community to visit one of our ASK events this month to receive the guidance and resources they need."
The ASK program is administered by the Division on Aging within Union County's Department of Human Services. It offers adults aged 60 and older and their caregivers a friendly and convenient avenue to discover valuable programs and services and speak individually with a Division on Aging professional.
Staff at the ASK events can also help older adults and caregivers connect with various 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 kiosk, regardless of their hometown. No appointment or pre-registration is needed. Below are the upcoming ASK events in September:
Wednesday, September 4th
(Bilingual staff is available)
Union Public Library
1060 Stuyvesant Avenue, Roselle
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, September 10th
Westfield Memorial Library
550 East Broad Street, Westfield
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, September 17th
(Bilingual staff is available)
Elizabeth Public Library - Main
11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Thursday, September 19th
(Bilingual staff is available)
Clark Public Library
303 Westfield Avenue, Clark
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, September 25th
Cranford Public Library
224 Walnut Avenue, Cranford
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"The Division on Aging is dedicated to promoting the self-sufficiency and dignity of our senior community by providing access to essential resources including transportation, home-delivered meals, and caregiving resources," Commissioner Vice-Chairwoman Lourdes Leon, Liaison to the Advisory Council on Aging. "We are committed to supporting our elderly residents as they embark on this new chapter of life. Please reach out to our Division on Aging or visit one of our Aging Services Kiosks whenever you have questions or need assistance."
For more information about the ASK events and any other services for seniors in Union County, contact the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 1-888-280-8226 toll-free or visit online at ucnj.org/dhs/aging.