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Welcome

At the Sealy Center on Aging, we believe that growing older should mean growing stronger, through knowledge, community, and meaningful opportunities. That’s why we created the Community Connection, a program designed to keep older adults in Galveston County informed, engaged, and empowered.

Launched in 2022, the Community Connection has more than 1,300 subscribers who receive our quarterly newsletter by email or traditional mail. Each issue is filled with valuable updates, including:

Spotlights on groundbreaking aging research at UTMB Health
Invitations to participate in clinical studies that can improve health and wellbeing for older adults everywhere
Local events and programs tailored to seniors in our community
Volunteer opportunities, such as AmeriCorps Seniors, where you can give back and stay active

Why Join?

The Community Connection is more than a newsletter! It’s a way to stay plugged into the latest discoveries, connect with people who share your interests, and find new ways to stay involved in your local community.

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Contact Us

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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We're Growing, Together!

Thanks to strong community partnerships and outreach, the Community Connection is expanding every day. Whether you hear about us through a senior center, social media, or a postcard at an event, the invitation is the same: be part of a growing network of older adults shaping the future of aging in Galveston County.

Sign up for the Community Connection newsletter and become part of a vibrant community of older adults making a difference.
Follow and engage with us on Facebook, where we share news and resources as well as event announcements that are relevant to local older adults.
Learn more about getting involved with AmeriCorps Seniors.
Visit the Learning Center, now located at the Osher Long Life Institute at UTMB Health.

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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.

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

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