THE SIGNS Study - III & IV

Centre for Ageing Research & Education

WHO WE ARE

 

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

Vision

To achieve health, social inclusion and high quality of life for older persons.

 

 

 

Mission

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

 

Programmes

Experts Programme
24 Apr 2025
CARE Experts Programme Webinar: Breaking Up is the Hardest Part? When Late Life Divorce/Widowhood Can Have Benefits
Conference/Symposium
14 Feb 2025
How Can We Make This Work? Evaluation of Hospital and Community-Based Programmes for Older Adults in Singapore
Workshop
06 Feb 2025
Workshop on Designing and Conducting Qualitative Interviews

CARE Team

         

CARE Team names

Connect with Us!

For Enquiries:

Email: care@duke-nus.edu.sg

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

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