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The UTMB Sealy Center on Aging has supported Americorps Seniors (RSVP of Galveston County) since 2002.

Did you know? AmeriCorps’ Volunteering & Civic Life in America research shows 60.7 million Americans volunteered more than 4.1 billion hours of service with an estimated economic value of $122.9 billion. Read more about the research:  http://Bit.ly/VCLA2023

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Americorps Seniors are volunteers over the age of 55 (known as RSVP volunteers) who engage in a variety of activities throughout Galveston County non-profit agencies. This program has been supported by UTMB’s Sealy Center on Aging for almost 20 years.

As an RSVP volunteer, you will be introduced to a variety of opportunities among non-profits in the community, based on your personal interests and skills. The decision when and where to volunteer is up to you and the needs of the volunteer location. There are no minimum requirements for your volunteer time. We have volunteers who assist with projects once a year (Nia Cultural Center; Alzheimer’s Walk), once a month (Food Bank Distribution), or once a week (Meals on Wheels; Galveston Urban Ministries). For those seeking even more volunteer time, there are opportunities to be a receptionist, checking in those seeking support services (HIS Ministries and MI Lewis). These are just a few examples. RSVP volunteers have helped hurricane/storm victims by mucking out houses that were damaged, assisting with pets who became homeless, or sorting and bagging donated food items for people who are in need. No special skills are required in the majority of volunteer activities.

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Study on Overactive Bladder Seeks Volunteers

Oct 20, 2023, 08:12 AM by SCOA

A new research study on the latest treatments for Urinary Incontinence, led by Steve Fisher, PhD, and colleagues is seeking older adult women in the community to volunteer. 

We're looking for women aged 60 or older who have UI and could be at some risk of falling. To determine fall risk, we'll ask if they've fallen in the past year if they feel unsteady when standing or walking, or if they worry about falling. If they meet these criteria and agree to participate, they'll be randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups.

We're comparing three treatments :

  1. Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: A 12-week program with six visits to a female pelvic health physical therapist.
  2. Mirabegron (Myrbetriq): A daily medication taken for 12 weeks.
  3. Trospium XL: A once-daily extended-release medication taken for 12 weeks.

Participants will be assessed at the beginning of the study, at 12 weeks, and 6 months. We'll cover the cost of the treatment, and participants will be compensated.

We are looking for Women who are:

  • Aged 60 or older,
  • Experience urgency UI or overactive bladder, and
  • Are willing to answer a few questions about their fall risk

Learn more: https://utmb.us/a7k

 

Ritchie Adoue

Ritchie Adoue
Volunteer Program Director
Sealy Center on Aging
raadoue@utmb.edu
(409) 502-5201