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Duke-NUS CARE CARE is an academic research centre whose vision is to achieve health, social inclusion and a high q

The Centre for Ageing Research and Education (CARE) is an academic research centre based in Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School. Our investigators and staff conduct multidisciplinary research in ageing from a comprehensive gerontological perspective, combining biological, social, medical, and environmental perspectives. CARE also spearheads educational programmes to build competencies on ageing amongst researchers, policy and programme professionals.

30/10/2025

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About one in seven older adults in the US is an immigrant — but how does international migration shape their relationships with adult children and access to care?

In this insightful talk, Dr Xuemei , Assistant Professor of Sociology at Bentley University, shares findings from her in-depth research with older Chinese immigrants. She explores how parents make different moral claims on their children’s support, and how migration, culture, and resources shape these expectations.

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Many older adults want to guide younger generations but often feel unsure about their role. Bridging this gap is key to ...
13/10/2025

Many older adults want to guide younger generations but often feel unsure about their role. Bridging this gap is key to stronger intergenerational bonds.

👉 Read the full commentary by Dr Ad Maulod and A/P Thang Leng Leng here: https://www.sgpopulation.org/commentary/post45

The UN International Day of Older Persons is celebrated annually on 1 October, but its message goes far beyond a single ...
03/10/2025

The UN International Day of Older Persons is celebrated annually on 1 October, but its message goes far beyond a single day.

In this commentary, Research Assistant Meagan Goh and Executive Director Rahul Malhotra explore what it truly means to age productively—where older persons aren't sidelined, but empowered as active contributors to families, communities.

Read the full article on Daily27 here:
https://daily27.info/2025/10/01/60-is-the-new-starting-line/

Focus group discussions (FGD) have been used extensively in research over the years and across various fields including ...
03/10/2025

Focus group discussions (FGD) have been used extensively in research over the years and across various fields including marketing, product development, media studies, health sciences, and education.

Join us in this 2-day in-person workshop that examines the various purposes, functions, and techniques of FGD.

Register your interest here: https://forms.office.com/r/zan7tewiJw

01/10/2025

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Professor Heather Whitson breaks down the conceptual framework and methods for quantifying resilience developed in the Duke Pepper Center. This webinar explores how this framework is being used to develop novel biomarkers, test paradigms, and interventions to optimise late-life resilience to health challenges.

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Dr Jeremy Lim, senior research fellow at the Centre for Ageing Research & Education (CARE), says that for a scheme like ...
12/09/2025

Dr Jeremy Lim, senior research fellow at the Centre for Ageing Research & Education (CARE), says that for a scheme like Age Well Neighbourhoods to eventually scale up, Singapore must ensure that seniors can access all types of services island-wide. And the first step could be gathering national data on the kinds of activities seniors are joining in around the country.

Watch the full report on CNA: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/active-ageing-centres-call-more-senior-friendly-infrastructural-changes-5300651?cid=internal_mcdrecs_19082025_cna

"Surveys show that many elderly people want to age in place, and senior communities are a step in the right direction. T...
05/09/2025

"Surveys show that many elderly people want to age in place, and senior communities are a step in the right direction. The government's establishment of a senior community in Toa Payoh will allow it to experiment with different service models. This can complement the Queenstown Health Precinct, find the most suitable model, and then promote it to other towns with a large number of elderly residents. During the implementation process, nursing manpower and the use of technology will be key. Whether residents can receive corresponding subsidies based on their own financial conditions is also worthy of attention."- Associate Professor Rahul Malhotra, Executive Director of the Centre for Ageing Research and Education at Duke-NUS Medical School.

Translated from original article in Chinese by Lianhe Zaobao.

Read the full article here: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20250818-7368717

Dr. Ruan Hangqing, a research fellow at the Centre for Ageing Research & Education (CARE) at Duke-NUS Medical School, po...
29/08/2025

Dr. Ruan Hangqing, a research fellow at the Centre for Ageing Research & Education (CARE) at Duke-NUS Medical School, pointed out that the successful implementation of Age Well Neighbourhoods depends on many factors.

"When we want to age in place, we need strong support to rebuild our communities, empower them, and provide them with more affordable services. Cost is, of course, a factor many people consider, but if an institution were to run the program, it could be even more expensive. One way to further reduce costs is to encourage seniors to participate more in a culture of mutual assistance. This will motivate them to serve one another, which is a form of volunteerism while also reducing overall operating costs."

Translated from the original article published in Chinese by 8world. Read the full article at: https://www.8world.com/singapore/ndr-2025-senior-2879421

Beyond the boundaries of traditional tracks lies a space for interdisciplinary insights.The Open Category invites submis...
28/08/2025

Beyond the boundaries of traditional tracks lies a space for interdisciplinary insights.

The Open Category invites submissions and discussions that bridge disciplines, explore new frontiers, and bring fresh perspectives to the evolving landscape of ageing and health.

📢 Abstract submissions are closing soon! Don't miss this chance to submit your research and be part of the conversation on ageing well at our Singapore Conference on Ageing and Health 2026.

More information here: https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/care/events/SCAH2026






Family caregiving can be both demanding and deeply meaningful - but not all caregivers experience it the same way. This ...
27/08/2025

Family caregiving can be both demanding and deeply meaningful - but not all caregivers experience it the same way.

This brief offers a comprehensive analysis of caregiving experiences, categorized into four distinct archetypes. These archetypes provide a nuanced understanding of the caregiver landscape and represent varying degrees of caregiving burden and benefits.

Discover how these caregivers manage their roles and understand the key differences in terms of their motivations, goals and resources, which in turn, influence their perceptions and experiences of caregiving’s burdens and benefits. What can be done to better support our caregivers?

To read the full brief, visit our website:https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/care/publications/research-briefs

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