Elder Affairs

The Department of Elder Affairs/Council on Aging (COA) works to improve and enhance the quality of life for elder residents in Springfield. It advocates, plans, develops, coordinates and provides social services as well as information and referral services for Springfield's elder citizens.

Programs Offered

Good Life Center- Administrative Offices

Senior Employment Program
SHINE Health Insurance Counseling
SeniorNet Computer Training
Springfield Golden Age Club
Smoke detector installation program
Fitness Center - is now located at the Riverview Senior Center

Senior Centers

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment

Compare Prescription Drug Plans! You could save money.

Fact: 99% of Medicare beneficiaries will save money by switching providers for 2009.

Fact: There are 47 different plans to choose from and it can be confusing.

Fact: Some plans have lowered their premiums, while others have raised premiums.

The Open Enrollment period is from November 15 – December 31, 2008 to change plans.

Please call the SHINE program at (413) 750-2893 to make an appointment with a counselor to go over your options or go to the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov/MPDPF to use the Plan Finder.

It is very important to evaluate your plan to ensure it is affordable and that you have the coverage you need.