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The Sealy Center on Aging at UTMBLeading Aging Research Since 1995

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The Sealy Center on Aging (SCOA), an independent, multidisciplinary component of The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health),  focuses on improving the health and well-being of older adults through interdisciplinary research, education, clinical care, and community engagement. Supported by endowment funds from the Sealy and Smith Foundation, SCOA encompasses over 50 Senior Fellows and more than 50 affiliated Fellows from all five UTMB schools as well as numerous institutes.

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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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Lunch & Learns for Older Adults in the Community

Jun 17, 2022, 11:07 AM by SCOA

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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.

 

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The Sealy Center on Aging brings together faculty across all five UTMB schools who specialize in aging-related research, education, and clinical care.

SCOA provides infrastructure and resources to foster collaborative translational research, support externally funded projects, and promote education and community outreach. SCOA supports its Core Investigators with office space, editorial services, pilot funding, research infrastructure, and administrative assistance.

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