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About Duke-NUS Centre for Ageing Research & Education

Centre for Ageing Research & Education (CARE) is an academic research centre based in Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore. Drawing on its interdisciplinary expertise and collaborations across medical, social, psychological, anthropological, economic, and environmental perspectives, CARE conducts research on the social and medical determinants of successful ageing, and actively engages with government and industry partners to identify needs and strategies to enhance the experience of ageing in Singapore.

Recognising the need for a consolidated and long-term approach towards longevity, CARE also spearheads educational programmes to build competencies on ageing amongst researchers, policy and programme professionals.

OUR OBJECTIVES

To undertake multidisciplinary ageing research, with a focus on the social and psychological dimensions, for a holistic understanding of the potentials and challenges of ageing at the individual and population level
To undertake research which facilitates the development and implementation of evidence-based policies, programmes, services and products for older persons and their caregivers
To contribute to and develop research capacity for high-quality ageing research
To organize education activities for stakeholders in the academic, policy and practice sectors