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The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMB HealthLeading Aging Research Since 1995

Welcome

The Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA) 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 The University of Texas Medical Branch. SCOA 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.

Associated Research Programs:

Contact Us

Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA)
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-0177
Directions and Maps
Phone: (409) 747-0008
Email: aging.research@utmb.edu

News from the Sealy Center on Aging


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Lunch & Learns for Older Adults in the Community

Jun 17, 2022, 11:07 AM by SCOA

photo of man presenting to group at a church

The Sealy Center on Aging is offering a summer series of Lunch & Learn programs for older adults in association with Seaside Seniors, a group that meets weekly in Galveston.  If you are not a member of Seaside Seniors, RSVP is required to attend at 409-266-9647 or alwillia@utmb.edu.  Please see below for a tentative schedule of events. 

Please plan to arrive by 11:15 AM.

  • June 9:  St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dr. Rafael Samper-Ternent, UTMB Sealy Center on Aging - “Healthy Brain, Healthy Aging”
  • July 7:  Moody Methodist Church, Jennifer Young, NP, Tammie Michael, NP, and Jessica den Herder, NP, UTMB Geriatrics House Calls Program - “Hurricane Preparedness and Resources for Older Adults”
  • July 21: St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal, Dr. Rizwana Sultana, UTMB Internal Medicine – “Sleep Problems and Aging”
  • July 28: Grace Episcopal Church, Jake Trione, Certified Master Fitness Trainer & Functional Aging Specialist, Co-Owner TriFitness Gym and John Adiletta, Co-Owner, TriFitness Gym* - "Physical Activity & Aging"
Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates and don't forget to join the Community Connection to receive future newsletters. 

 

*TriFitness Gym is a sponsor of this series of lunch & learns.

 


photo of man presenting to group at a church

Lunch & Learns for Older Adults in the Community

Jun 17, 2022, 11:07 AM by SCOA

photo of man presenting to group at a church

The Sealy Center on Aging is offering a summer series of Lunch & Learn programs for older adults in association with Seaside Seniors, a group that meets weekly in Galveston.  If you are not a member of Seaside Seniors, RSVP is required to attend at 409-266-9647 or alwillia@utmb.edu.  Please see below for a tentative schedule of events. 

Please plan to arrive by 11:15 AM.

  • June 9:  St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dr. Rafael Samper-Ternent, UTMB Sealy Center on Aging - “Healthy Brain, Healthy Aging”
  • July 7:  Moody Methodist Church, Jennifer Young, NP, Tammie Michael, NP, and Jessica den Herder, NP, UTMB Geriatrics House Calls Program - “Hurricane Preparedness and Resources for Older Adults”
  • July 21: St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal, Dr. Rizwana Sultana, UTMB Internal Medicine – “Sleep Problems and Aging”
  • July 28: Grace Episcopal Church, Jake Trione, Certified Master Fitness Trainer & Functional Aging Specialist, Co-Owner TriFitness Gym and John Adiletta, Co-Owner, TriFitness Gym* - "Physical Activity & Aging"
Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates and don't forget to join the Community Connection to receive future newsletters. 

 

*TriFitness Gym is a sponsor of this series of lunch & learns.

 


Areas of Research

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. 

Associated Programs