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Community ConnectionProviding Research Information, Community Education
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Volunteer in the Community

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AmeriCorps Seniors Formerly RSVP Program of Galveston County

Americorps Seniors are volunteers over the age of 55 who engage in a variety of activities throughout Galveston County non-profit agencies. This program has been supported by UTMB’s Sealy Center on Aging for over 20 years. 


Participate in Aging Research

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Researchers in Galveston studying physical function, strength, and recovery from illness are recruiting adult subjects for their studies.

Study volunteers can learn more about their own health by participating in clinical trials. Join our mailing list to receive a quarterly newsletter with information about clinical trials, community events, volunteer opportunities, and research on aging news from UTMB.


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Current Events


Featured News

Community Engagement Event

Mar 29, 2024, 13:01 PM by SCOA

UTMB Sealy Center on Aging and UTMB Community Engagement, alongside 20 other healthcare vendors, collaborated to deliver essential senior care resources to more than 100 residents at Brookdale Senior Living in Clear Lake, TX, on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The event aimed to empower seniors with valuable information and support.

During the event, the Sealy Center on Aging presented insights into ongoing studies, including the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Study, Urinary Incontinence in Older Women Study, and Caregiver and Patient Support Study. Attendees were furnished with copies of the SCOA Community Connection newsletter and a comprehensive list of ongoing studies available for participation.

This initiative underscored the commitment of UTMB and its partners to enhance the well-being and quality of life for senior members of the community, ensuring they have access to vital resources and opportunities for involvement in impactful research.

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Pictured, left to right: Stephanie Fitzgerald, Alzheimer’s Association, Alice Williams, UTMB Sealy Center on Aging, and April Ciccarello, UTMB Community Engagement.


Contact Us

University of Texas Medical Branch
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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