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AmeriCorps Seniors Formerly RSVP Program of Galveston County

Americorps Seniors are volunteers over the age of 55 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 over 20 years. 


Participate in Aging Research

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Researchers in Galveston studying physical function, strength, and recovery from illness are recruiting adult subjects for their studies.

Study volunteers can learn more about their own health by participating in clinical trials. Join our mailing list to receive a quarterly newsletter with information about clinical trials, community events, volunteer opportunities, and research on aging news from UTMB.


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Volunteer for a Study on Medication Management for Older Adults

Apr 8, 2024, 12:54 PM by SCOA

WE ARE RECRUITING

The use of telehealth has become increasingly popular and convenient for many patients to interact with healthcare providers since the COVID-19 pandemic. This study focuses on a pharmacist-led program that incorporates the use of electronic devices to aid in medication therapy management for men and women aged 65 or older.

Are You Eligible?

  • Live in an underserved community
  • Age 65 or older
  • Taking 5 or more medications a day
  • Access to electronic device (e.g., tablet, smartphone, computer)

PARTICIPANT INCENTIVE

Each selected participant may receive complimentary items (e.g., pen, shirt, or water bottle) to compensate for his/her time. 

PARTICIPANT EXPECTATION

  1. Complete a pre-survey
  2. Attend one 60-minute initial virtual appointment in the month of May
  3. Attend Virtual Educational Seminar in the month of August/September
  4. Attend one 60-minute follow up virtual appointment in the month of November
  5. Complete a post-survey

LOCATION

Virtual appointments with a licensed pharmacist through a medication platform for minimum of two visits.

CONTACT US

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact our Program Coordinators, or scan the QR Code to complete the interest form.

This study has been approved by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Texas Southern University Institutional Review Board. Program Director Creaque Tyler, Pharm.D. Creaque.charles@tsu.edu 713-313-7567 Program Coordinator Aireona Armagon Aireona.armagon@tsu.edu 713-313-7567


Contact Us

University of Texas Medical Branch
Sealy Center on Aging (SCoA)
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0177
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Phone: (409) 747-0008
Email: aging.research@utmb.edu

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