UTMB Sealy Center on Aging

Join our UTMB Experts as they share insights, and practical ways to support your over well-being and healthy aging.

Visit https://utmb.us/ayi to register.

⚕June 3: Dr. Gregory Brusola | Staying on Your Feet - How Neuropathy & Sensory Loss Affect Balance.

⚕ June 4: Dr. Rebecca Galloway | Movement Metrics Unpacked

⚕June 10: Dr. Anna Rotkiewicz-piorun | Nutrition For Aging-How Food Systems, Physiology, & Social Context Shape Frailty

⚕ June 25: Dr. Felix Maldonado-Chapa | Overview of Head & Neck Cancer

⚕ Dr. Emily Lantz | Protein for Muscle Health at Every Age

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Free and Open to the Public.
OLLI Membership not required.
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Patient Education Programs (PEP)
Are you an adult age 60+? Do you want to take control of your health and live an active, fulfilling life? Look no further – The Patient Education Programs (PEP) are here to support you!

Interested? Visit www.utmb.edu/diabetes or contact [email protected].

Home Check Your Risk For DiabetesJoin a ProgramClinical Services What Is Prediabetes?EspañolProgram News Overview of Diabetes Programs by Dr. Hanaa Sallam.Interview by i45Now (Twitter, YouTube, Instagram). UTMB Diabetes program has received Certificate of CDC Full Recognition. 

🎆 Galveston proudly stands as the birthplace of Juneteenth, and every year our community comes together to honor this important moment in history. Centered around June 19, 1865—when freedom was announced in Texas—the city offers a full week of meaningful celebrations.

From guided historical tours and cultural exhibits to live music, family-friendly gatherings, and fireworks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and reflect on. It’s a special time to connect, learn, and celebrate together as a community.

Be sure to check local event listings for dates, times, and details of this year’s activities!

📌 Please note: The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) will commemorate Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026 with adjusted hours across our campuses. In observance of this holiday, UTMB Health schools, business areas, administrative areas and many clinics will be closed.

Upcoming Holiday Hours Upcoming holiday hours at UTMB Health

Hey everyone! Check out the flyer below for the Galveston Beach Band!
Free concert at the Sealy Pavilion, 900 24th. street behind Ashton Villa.
See you there!

Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion each year due to fraud, errors, and abuse. The impact on people across the country is significant, often costing them time, money, and peace of mind. Every June, ACL and its Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center lead the nation's observance of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, an opportunity to raise awareness of actions everyone can take to prevent fraud. Follow the Administration for Community Living to learn more:

Medicare fraud can cost time, money, and peace of mind. Help friends and family reduce their risk. Find fraud alerts and more tips at smpresource.org.

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and we are encouraging you to get started with healthy habits for your brain!

It's never too early or too late to take actions that help promote a healthy brain. Get familiar with brain health and learn what steps you can take if you or someone you love has memory concerns.

Science shows that adopting healthy habits — like getting exercise and good quality sleep — may reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Incorporate some or all of these 10 Healthy Habits into your life and share them with someone you know.

10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain Learn about healthy actions you can take for your brain that can lower the risk of cognitive decline and possibly dementia.

This Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, we're talking about the importance of early detection and diagnosis. Early detection of Alzheimer's or another dementia offers significant benefits, including greater access to treatment options and the ability to plan for the future.

Learn About the Benefits of Early Detection:
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/diagnosis/why-get-checked