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.
VISION
To achieve health, social inclusion and 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