The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMBLeading Aging Research Since 1995

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."

Researchers in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences are studying whether a home-based exercise program can help adults with Type 2 Diabetes and mild memory or thinking changes. We are looking for volunteers between the ages of 55 and 80 who have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus.

Through Pepper Center Pilot Project awards, faculty across disciplines receive seed funding, mentorship, and shared research infrastructure to test innovative ideas focused on aging and age-related conditions. Hear from past faculty awardees - Drs Mehta, Lyons and Downer - as they highlight how this early support has accelerated their work and strengthened UTMB’s aging research community.