ABOUT CARE





WHO WE ARE

 

CARE is an academic research centre based in Duke-NUS Medical School. It aims to harness the potentials of population ageing geriatric medicine both in Singapore and the region through its interdisciplinary expertise and collaborations across medical, social, psychological, economics and environmental perspectives.
Recognising the need for a consolidated and long term approach towards longevity, CARE spearheads educational programmes to build competencies on ageing amongst researchers, policy and programme professionals. CARE also actively engages with government and industry partners to meet the needs of population ageing.


VISION

To achieve health, social inclusion and a high quality of life for our ageing population.

MISSION

  • To provide an environment that enables multidisciplinary research and education on ageing
  • To inform policy and practice on ageing in Singapore

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 adults 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 

CARE TEAM

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CONTACT US

 

FOR ENQUIRIES

Email: care@duke-nus.edu.sg


ADDRESS

Duke-NUS Medical School
Centre for Ageing Research and Education
Level 4
8 College Road
Singapore 169857

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