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Somerset County New Jersey - Office on Aging Disability Services Seeking Community Organizations to Showcase Resources at Somerset County Aging Well Expo 07 February 2024 ( news )
Somerset County , state New Jersey ( By Press Release office)
Feb 07,2024
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SOMERVILLE , NJ
– Somerset County’s Office on Aging & Disability Services is seeking community organizations to participate in the free Somerset County Aging Well Expo . Organizations that provide programs and services for the aging population are welcome to apply . The event will take place on Saturday , May 18 from 1 to 4 p . m . at the Somerset County Bridgewater Senior Wellness Center , at 876 Main St . , in Bridgewater . The deadline to apply is Monday , April 1 .
The purpose of the event is to provide the aging population , their family , and caregivers with tools and resources to help them live their best lives . Organizations that would like to participate should provide health education , social services , social events , or cultural resources to the aging population . Organizations can display informational resources at a booth , or provide demonstrations , speakers , and health screenings .
Applications
Organizations must submit applications by April 1 . To fill out an application online , click
SC Aging Well Expo online application
.
Print an applicationand submit it via email to
officeaging@co . somerset . nj . us
, or fax to 908 - 595 - 0194 .
For more information about the event , send an email to
officeaging@co . somerset . nj . us
.
Donations
The Somerset County Aging Well Expo Committee is seeking donations for prize drawings and giveaways to be used at the expo . Organizations that would like to donate can contact Lisa De Los Santos at
lsantos@co . somerset . nj . us ,
or call 908 - 704 - 6346 .
About Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services
Somerset County has a population of over 60 , 000 residents ages 65 and above , according to census . gov . The county is also the first in New Jersey to be recognized as an AARP Network of Age - Friendly States and Communities member .
The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services ( AAA/ADRC ) ensures seniors ages 60 - plus , adults with disabilities ages 18 - plus , and their caregivers have easy access to information , long - term services , and support including caregiving questions , information , or referral to services .
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