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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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The Community Connection is more than a newsletter! It’s a way to stay plugged into the latest discoveries, connect with people who share your interests, and find new ways to stay involved in your local community.

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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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We're Growing, Together!

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.

  • Sign up for the Community Connection newsletter and become part of a vibrant community of older adults making a difference.
  • Follow and engage with us on Facebook, where we share news and resources as well as event announcements that are relevant to local older adults.
  • Learn more about getting involved with AmeriCorps Seniors.
  • Visit the Learning Center, now located at the Osher Long Life Institute at UTMB Health. 
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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

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