The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMBLeading Aging Research Since 1995

AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers were celebrated at an annual appreciation luncheon in Galveston, honoring the dedication and service of older adults who give their time to the community. Program Director Ritchie Adoue welcomed a large turnout of volunteers for an afternoon of recognition, raffle prizes, and fellowship. The event included a special appearance by Mayor Craig Brown and his wife, Angela, who joined Sealy Center on Aging director Dr. Morrow and Program Principal Investigator Dr. Masel in thanking volunteers for their continued commitment and impact. Enjoy this series of photos highlighting moments from the celebration. Interested in volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors? Contact Ritchie Adoue, Volunteer Program Director at the Sealy Center on Aging, by email at raadoue@utmb.edu or by phone at (409) 502‑5201.

The next Pepper Investigators Lecture, co-sponsored this month by the Center for Health and Clinical Outcomes Research (H-COR), will be held in a hybrid format on April 22. Norrina Allen, PhD, Feinberg School of Medicine, will present, "Dementia Risk Across the Life Course: Novel Insights and Innovative Data Science Approaches."

Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? You’re not alone. Our Caregiver Connection Support Group offers a safe, supportive space to ask questions, share experiences, learn caregiving tips, and focus on caregiver self‑care. We meet every 2nd & 4th Friday, 12–1 PM. 2nd Friday: Hybrid meeting (In‑person at OLLI @ UTMB, 1200 Market St., Galveston + Zoom). 4th Friday: Zoom/Phone only. Contact Alice Williams for details at alwillia@utmb.edu.

The 2026 International Conference on Aging in the Americas (ICAA) invites abstract submissions from emerging and early‑career social science scholars whose work focuses on Latino health and aging, due May 31, 2026. This year’s conference theme, “Aging and Health in the Americas,” highlights innovative research addressing the social, economic, and health-related dimensions of aging within Latino communities.

Join us for a special lecture sponsored by the Sealy Center on Aging and the Department of Epidemiology on April 15, 2026. Anna Zajacova, PhD, from the University of Western Ontario will present, "Chronic Pain as a Population Health Priority in an Aging Society."