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At the Sealy Center on Aging, we believe that growing older should mean growing stronger, through knowledge, community, and meaningful opportunities. That’s why we created the Community Connection, a program designed to keep older adults in Galveston County informed, engaged, and empowered.

Launched in 2022, the Community Connection has more than 1,300 subscribers who receive our quarterly newsletter by email or traditional mail. Each issue is filled with valuable updates, including:

  • Spotlights on groundbreaking aging research at UTMB Health
  • Invitations to participate in clinical studies that can improve health and wellbeing for older adults everywhere
  • Local events and programs tailored to seniors in our community
  • Volunteer opportunities, such as AmeriCorps Seniors, where you can give back and stay active

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Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA)
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0177
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Thanks to strong community partnerships and outreach, the Community Connection is expanding every day. Whether you hear about us through a senior center, social media, or a postcard at an event, the invitation is the same: be part of a growing network of older adults shaping the future of aging in Galveston County.

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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. 

 

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