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The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMBLeading Aging Research Since 1995

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The Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA), an independent, multidisciplinary component of The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health),  focuses on improving the health and well-being of older adults through interdisciplinary research, education, clinical care, and community engagement. Supported by endowment funds from the Sealy and Smith Foundation, SCOA encompasses over 50 Senior Fellows and more than 50 affiliated Fellows from all five UTMB schools as well as numerous institutes.

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301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0177
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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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The Sealy Center on Aging brings together faculty across all five UTMB schools who specialize in aging-related research, education, and clinical care.

SCOA provides infrastructure and resources to foster collaborative translational research, support externally funded projects, and promote education and community outreach. SCOA supports its Core Investigators with office space, editorial services, pilot funding, research infrastructure, and administrative assistance.

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  • Community engagement and education
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  • Request information about educational programs, training, and mentorship

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