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The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMB Health

The Sealy Center on Aging focuses on improving the health and well-being of older adults through interdisciplinary research, education, and community service by integrating the resources and activities relevant to aging at UTMB. The Center also implements our research findings in hospitals and clinics, bringing excellence and visibility to our health care system, and improving the health of older adults.

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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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When you are smiling May 24-26, 2022, photo of older group of people having fun

2022 Abundant Living Conference

Mar 11, 2022, 10:01 AM by SCOA

The 2022 Abundant Living Conference is scheduled for May 24-26 in-person at Camp Allen in Navasota, Texas.  (download flyer) 

Camp Allen and UTMB’s Sealy Center on Aging invite you to the 19th annual Abundant Living Conference. Reconnect with others on the journey of aging while learning from health care experts and spiritual leaders in the beautiful piney woods of Navasota. Experience music, nature walks, yoga, labyrinth walks, and the gifts of friendship and hospitality.

SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $260 per person

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $215 per person

Registrations will be limited due to COVID guidelines. To register, visit www.campallen.org/registerforevents.

Contact: Alice Williams at alwillia@utmb.edu or 409-266-9647.

We look forward to connecting with you at camp!

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SCOA brings together faculty from all UTMB Schools with expertise in research, education and clinical care related to aging. It provides the infrastructure and resources to ignite new collaborative translational research foci and support externally funded research on aging. It also supports educational programs on aging and geriatrics and outreach in the community. SCOA directly assists Core Investigators by providing support that includes: office space, editorial services, pilot funds, research infrastructure, and administration. 

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