Sri Lanka with its fastest ageing population in the South Asian region faces the challenge of adapting the existing health care system to cater for the needs of the geriatric population which requires different care models such as ambulatory care, intermediate care ,long term care and community rehabilitative services, day care services, home based care .

Center for ageing research and ambulatory care was established on 31.10.2022 with the aim to provide multidisciplinary care for the older adults with wide array of needs. CARAC also aims to lead pionioring research in the field of geriatric medicine and gerentrology through collaborations with local and international organisations. Supporting teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees though continuous medical education activities is another aim of the center.