Senior Age

Address

1735 South Fort Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807

(417) 862-0762

http://senioragemo.org/

AKA:

formerly Southwest Missouri Office On Aging

Description:

Multi-service agency that offers a wide variety of services and activities that are needed by and of interest to this population; including, but not limited to; Senior Housing Information and Referral, Tax Preparation Assistance, Certified Application Counselor Programs, Holiday Adoption Programs, Area Agencies on Aging, Walking Aid Donation Programs, Wheelchair Donations Programs, "SeniorAge Alerts," and Specialized Information and Referral.

Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri

ALSO KNOWN AS
SWMOA

Hours:

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

October 31, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1735 South Fort Avenue
Springfield, MO 65807

Contacts

Becky Hunt

(417) 862-0762

Larry Lovig

VISTA Project Manager

(417) 868-9592

larry.lovig@senioragemo.org

Treva Warrick

Certified Application Counselor

(417) 840-2573

treva.warrick@senioragemo.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(417) 862-0762

Fax

(417) 865-2683

Toll Free

(800) 497-0822

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Providing volunteer management services for a VISTA volunteer to be part of a non-profit partner organization.

Hours

Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Call Larry Lovig at 417-868-9592 for more information.

Eligibility

Call Larry Lovig at 417-868-9592 for more information.

Fees

Call Larry Lovig at 417-868-9592 for more information.

Intake Procedure

Call Larry Lovig at 417-868-9592 for more information.

Languages

English

Service Area

Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

  • Missouri
    • Barry County
      • Christian County
        • Dade County
          • Dallas County
            • Douglas County
              • Greene County
                • Howell County
                  • Lawrence County
                    • Oregon County
                      • Ozark County
                        • Polk County
                          • Shannon County
                            • Stone County
                              • Taney County
                                • Texas County
                                  • Webster County
                                    • Wright County
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                                    Description

                                    The Southwest Missouri Office on Aging's mission is to develop a coordinated delivery system of services to assist and enable older Missourians to remain in their own homes as long as possible and to enhance the quality of life for all older Missourians.

                                    Hours

                                    Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm - call for appointment first

                                    Required Documents

                                    Some services may require documentation; call for details.

                                    Eligibility

                                    Age 60 and older or, in some cases, the spouse or caregiver of a person age 60 or older.

                                    Fees

                                    No Fees

                                    Intake Procedure

                                    Self-referral by phone, mail, e-mail, and Internet to schedule an appointment

                                    Languages

                                    Mainly English; interpreters may be available

                                    Service Area

                                    Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri

                                    Geography Served

                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                    • Missouri
                                      • Barry County
                                        • Christian County
                                          • Dade County
                                            • Dallas County
                                              • Douglas County
                                                • Greene County
                                                  • Howell County
                                                    • Lawrence County
                                                      • Oregon County
                                                        • Ozark County
                                                          • Polk County
                                                            • Shannon County
                                                              • Stone County
                                                                • Taney County
                                                                  • Texas County
                                                                    • Webster County
                                                                      • Wright County
                                                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-1100.6500-050) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                      Description

                                                                      Helping individuals and families with enrollment in a health insurance plan through the Affordable Care Act.

                                                                      Hours

                                                                      Wed - 9:00am to 4:00pm - call first to schedule an appointment

                                                                      Required Documents

                                                                      Email address Basic household information

                                                                      Eligibility

                                                                      No restrictions

                                                                      Fees

                                                                      No fees

                                                                      Intake Procedure

                                                                      Call Treva Warrick at 417.840.2573 for information

                                                                      Languages

                                                                      English

                                                                      Service Area

                                                                      Greene County, MO

                                                                      Geography Served

                                                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                                      • Missouri
                                                                        • Greene County
                                                                        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-3500.0200-140) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                        Description

                                                                        The "Santa's Little Helpers" program provides opportunities for senior citizens to be "adopted" by individuals and businesses during the Christmas holiday season; Senior Age (formerly SWMOA) provides a list of daily essential items chosen by seniors (and 1-2 "wish list" items). Adopters purchase items from the lists.

                                                                        Hours

                                                                        Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm

                                                                        Required Documents

                                                                        No Documentation Required

                                                                        Eligibility

                                                                        Individuals or groups can adopt a senior citizen

                                                                        Fees

                                                                        No Fees

                                                                        Intake Procedure

                                                                        Send the following information to janice.piper@senioragemo.org or mail it to Senior Age, 1735 S. Fort Ave., Springfield MO 65807: name or company name address phone number or e-mail address are you interested in adopting an individual or a senior center? do you prefer to adopt a male or female senior?

                                                                        Languages

                                                                        English

                                                                        Service Area

                                                                        Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri

                                                                        Geography Served

                                                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                                        • Missouri
                                                                          • Barry County
                                                                            • Christian County
                                                                              • Dade County
                                                                                • Dallas County
                                                                                  • Douglas County
                                                                                    • Greene County
                                                                                      • Howell County
                                                                                        • Lawrence County
                                                                                          • Oregon County
                                                                                            • Ozark County
                                                                                              • Polk County
                                                                                                • Shannon County
                                                                                                  • Stone County
                                                                                                    • Taney County
                                                                                                      • Texas County
                                                                                                        • Webster County
                                                                                                          • Wright County
                                                                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2950.2950) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                          Description

                                                                                                          Provides current, thorough and confidential information for seniors on a wide range of topics, such as housing options, care coordination, benefits, legal services and health care.

                                                                                                          Hours

                                                                                                          Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm - call first to schedule an appointment

                                                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                                                          No Documentation Required

                                                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                                                          60 years old and over, as well as people who care for adults 60 years old and over.

                                                                                                          Fees

                                                                                                          No Fees

                                                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                                                          Self-referral by phone, mail, and e-mail to schedule an appointment

                                                                                                          Languages

                                                                                                          Mainly English; interpreters may be available

                                                                                                          Service Area

                                                                                                          Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri

                                                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                                                                          • Missouri
                                                                                                            • Barry County
                                                                                                              • Christian County
                                                                                                                • Dade County
                                                                                                                  • Dallas County
                                                                                                                    • Douglas County
                                                                                                                      • Greene County
                                                                                                                        • Howell County
                                                                                                                          • Lawrence County
                                                                                                                            • Oregon County
                                                                                                                              • Ozark County
                                                                                                                                • Polk County
                                                                                                                                  • Shannon County
                                                                                                                                    • Stone County
                                                                                                                                      • Taney County
                                                                                                                                        • Texas County
                                                                                                                                          • Webster County
                                                                                                                                            • Wright County
                                                                                                                                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-8500.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                            Description

                                                                                                                                            Provides current, thorough and confidential information for seniors on a wide range of topics, such as housing options, care coordination, benefits, legal services and health care.

                                                                                                                                            Hours

                                                                                                                                            Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm - call first to schedule an appointment

                                                                                                                                            Required Documents

                                                                                                                                            No Documentation Required

                                                                                                                                            Eligibility

                                                                                                                                            60 years old and older, as well as people who care for adults 60 years old and older

                                                                                                                                            Fees

                                                                                                                                            No Fees

                                                                                                                                            Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                            Self-referral by phone, mail, and e-mail to schedule an appointment

                                                                                                                                            Languages

                                                                                                                                            Mainly English; interpreters may be available

                                                                                                                                            Service Area

                                                                                                                                            Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri

                                                                                                                                            Geography Served

                                                                                                                                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                            • Missouri
                                                                                                                                              • Barry County
                                                                                                                                                • Christian County
                                                                                                                                                  • Dade County
                                                                                                                                                    • Dallas County
                                                                                                                                                      • Douglas County
                                                                                                                                                        • Greene County
                                                                                                                                                          • Howell County
                                                                                                                                                            • Lawrence County
                                                                                                                                                              • Oregon County
                                                                                                                                                                • Ozark County
                                                                                                                                                                  • Polk County
                                                                                                                                                                    • Shannon County
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stone County
                                                                                                                                                                        • Taney County
                                                                                                                                                                          • Texas County
                                                                                                                                                                            • Webster County
                                                                                                                                                                              • Wright County
                                                                                                                                                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-3000.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                                                              Description

                                                                                                                                                                              Provides assistance in preparing state and federal income tax returns for in-home services clients; includes electronic filing of tax returns and credits.

                                                                                                                                                                              Hours

                                                                                                                                                                              Early February to mid-April. Tue, Wed and Thu 9:00am to 2:00pm

                                                                                                                                                                              Required Documents

                                                                                                                                                                              Social Security numbers for individual and spouse and all dependents, documentation of all income and child and dependent care expenses, photo identification, W-2s, last year's tax return, and (if using direct deposit) bank account and routing numbers. If claiming first-time homebuyers or new car sales tax credit bring paperwork from close of home or purchase of new car. For MO Property Tax Credit bring photo ID, paid real estate tax receipt. 100% disabled veterans must have letter of proof from Dept. of Veterans Affairs to exclude VA income.

                                                                                                                                                                              Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                                              Persons age 60 and older

                                                                                                                                                                              Fees

                                                                                                                                                                              No Fee

                                                                                                                                                                              Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                                              Call (417) 862-0762 to make an appointment.

                                                                                                                                                                              Languages

                                                                                                                                                                              English

                                                                                                                                                                              Service Area

                                                                                                                                                                              Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon and Ozark.

                                                                                                                                                                              Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                              None

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                                                                                                                                                                              Description

                                                                                                                                                                              Program called "SeniorAge Alerts" that contacts seniors with a recorded phone or text alert covering response/recovery topics as they come in. Refers seniors to emergency meals, shelters, and does wellness checks. Also send time-sensitive fraud alerts.

                                                                                                                                                                              Hours

                                                                                                                                                                              As needed

                                                                                                                                                                              Required Documents

                                                                                                                                                                              None

                                                                                                                                                                              Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                                              SeniorAge clients and other seniors

                                                                                                                                                                              Fees

                                                                                                                                                                              No Fee

                                                                                                                                                                              Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                                              Call 417.862.0762 or e-mail Mark Applegate at mark.applegate@senioragemo.org to request service

                                                                                                                                                                              Languages

                                                                                                                                                                              English

                                                                                                                                                                              Service Area

                                                                                                                                                                              Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri

                                                                                                                                                                              Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                                                              • Missouri
                                                                                                                                                                                • Barry County
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Christian County
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Dade County
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Dallas County
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Douglas County
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Greene County
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Howell County
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lawrence County
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Oregon County
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ozark County
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Polk County
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Shannon County
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Stone County
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Taney County
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Texas County
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Webster County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wright County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1800.8500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Description

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Accepts donations of wheelchairs and walking aids that are not in need of repair.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Hours

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm - call first to schedule an appointment

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Required Documents

                                                                                                                                                                                                                No Documentation Required

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                                                                                No Restrictions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Fees

                                                                                                                                                                                                                No Fees

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Self-referral by phone

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Languages

                                                                                                                                                                                                                English

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Service Area

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Missouri
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Barry County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Christian County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Dade County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Dallas County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Douglas County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Greene County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Howell County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Lawrence County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Oregon County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ozark County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Polk County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shannon County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stone County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Taney County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Texas County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Webster County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wright County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TI-1800.5000-850) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Description

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Accepts donations of wheelchairs and walking aids that are not in need of repair.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Hours

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:30pm - call first to schedule an appointment

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Required Documents

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  No Documentation Required

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  No Restrictions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Fees

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  No Fees

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Self-referral by phone

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Languages

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  English

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Service Area

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Missouri
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Barry County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Christian County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Dade County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Dallas County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Douglas County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Greene County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Howell County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lawrence County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Oregon County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ozark County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Polk County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Shannon County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Stone County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Taney County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Texas County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Webster County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wright County
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TI-1800.5000-900) and related services within the Service Tree.

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