Commission On Senior Adults (COSA)
The Commission on Senior Adults (COSA) was created to present recommendations and information to the Mayor and City Council based upon its investigation and study of the needs, concerns and problems of senior adults living in Southfield. COSA works closely with City departments or local agencies which serve the senior adult community. COSA also monitors state and federal legislation and serves as an educational link to services and resources designed to support our senior community.
COSA projects have included:
- Cable 18 TV program for seniors
- Senior issue forums
- Liaison between seniors and City Council
- Speakers bureau
- Home for the Aged Committee
- Senior Appreciation Celebration
- Special Committees on housing, transportation and communications
Homes for the Aged Committee (HFA)
The primary purpose of the Homes For the Aged Committee is to improve the quality of care and life for senior residents in Southfield's long-term care facilities.
The City of Southfield is unique in that it is the first Michigan city to receive State permission to have its representatives enter long-term care facilities under a special law that grants access to certain groups.
The Committee consists of volunteers who conduct unannounced visits to long-term care facilities. The volunteers act as friendly visitors and objective observers in monitoring the quality of care and life in Southfield's long-term care facilities.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please call Rhonda Terry at (248) 796-4540.