The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMBLeading Aging Research Since 1995

Join us for a hybrid UTMB Pepper Center Investigators Lecture on September 30, 2026, at noon. Erin Hommel, MD, MS, will present, "From Falls Risk Identification to Intervention: eSTEPS Results, AgeTech Innovations, and Designing eSTEPS+". Dr. Hommel is an Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics, where she serves as attending faculty on the ACE Unit, for inpatient geriatric consults, and in the geriatric outpatient clinic.

Balance4Mobility: Are you at least 55 years old and have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy that is causing problems with your walking and balance? You may be eligible to enroll in a study that will test to see if the Walkasins®, a low-profile device you wear on your lower leg, can help you keep your balance better and walk better. Participants will be compensated for their time.

A recent study found that older adults with better hearing and stronger social connections tended to have better cognitive function over time.

The Texas Age-Tech Initiative at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) officially opened its new Instrumented Home this summer, welcoming researchers, clinicians, and community partners for an open house and guided tour of the innovative research space.