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The Community Connection at the Sealy Center on AgingStay Connected. Stay Engaged. Stay Inspired.

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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

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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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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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National Council on Aging Site Visit Highlights Partnerships Impacting Older Adults

May 1, 2025, 10:24 AM by SCOA

The School of Public and Population Health (SPPH) at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) recently hosted representatives from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), funding agency behind the UTMB Chronic Diseases Prevention & Self-Management Programs, providing evidence-based chronic disease management programs for older adults.

UTMB is one of just 10 institutions nationwide selected to receive this competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Community Living. The NCOA-accredited programs implemented at UTMB focus on empowering older adults with chronic conditions and their caregivers to live active, healthy lives through evidence-based programs.

"We're proud of this partnership that allows us to create meaningful health interventions for our community's seniors," explained Dr. Hani Serag, MD, MPH, Principal Investigator and Director of the Division of Global Partnership at SPPH. "What makes these programs particularly effective is that they've been rigorously tested and proven to work in diverse settings."

Read more about the visit at SPPH.

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