The initial inspiration for a center focused on older adults came from The Crossroads Group, made up of several community and government organizations in the Williamsburg area. The Crossroads Group sought out other like-minded organizations and, together, these groups founded the Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health. All of these founding organizations are represented through CEALH’s Honorary Board of Directors. To learn more about CEALH’s partners, please click here.

CEALH became incorporated in 2002. Today, CEALH is a non-profit organization funded by a coalition of health care, educational, and civic groups. Our research and community involvement continue to grow each year, and, as a result, more and more aging adults are discovering renewed health and an improved quality of life.

A model community that promotes the well-being and independence of older adults through collaboration among research and service professionals.

The mission of the Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health is to improve the quality of life for older adults by increasing autonomy and integrating the research capacity of universities, colleges and medical schools with the capabilities of local service providers.  To develop and implement innovative community-based initiatives that can be replicated and sustained.

CEALH lives out its mission through various services and projects in the Williamsburg, Virginia community and beyond. Follow the links below to learn more information about each of our services.