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Francis G. (Frank) Caro, Ph.D.
Graduate faculty in Gerontology
Editor, Journal of Aging & Social Policy
Senior Fellow, Gerontology Institute
frank.caro@umb.edu
(617) 287-7327
Office: Third floor, Wheatley, Room 3-125A (Enter through Gerontology reception area)
Frank Caro’s training was in Sociology (University of Minnesota). Prior to coming to
UMass Boston, he held a number of teaching positions in universities and applied research
positions in nonprofit organizations. His involvement with Gerontology began with the
Midwest Council for Social Research on Aging in Kansas City, MO, and was solidified
through a position with the Levinson Gerontological Policy Institute at Brandeis
University. Immediately prior to coming to UMass Boston, he served as research director
of the Community Service Society of New York for 14 years. In that position, he conducted
both policy research and evaluation research on service delivery issues.
At UMass Boston, he has held a variety of administrative positions since his appointment in 1988. He has served
as director of the Research Division of the Gerontology Institute, Head of the Gerontology Center, Graduate Program
Director, and Director of the Gerontology Institute.
Long-term care and productive aging are his current major research interests. He is
currently conducting studies concerning the residential adjustments (home modification,
relocation, & use of assistive devices) of elders. The premise of the research is that
over time elders face increasing challenges because of declining health and shrinking
informal support systems. Elders can make residential adjustments that position
themselves better to cope with their risks. The aim of the research is to understand
the circumstances in which elders make adjustments and to provide elders and their
adult children with information that leads to more informed planning.
He is also conducting research on activities of older people to understand linkages
among various forms of activities and the cumulative impact of participation in
activities on the wellbeing of elders.
His is also involved in methodological research concerned with the use of fractional
factorial surveys on the internet in understanding the basis on which elders make
decisions on residential issues.
He teaches policy courses in both the Gerontology Ph.D. program and the Management
in Aging Services track of the Master’s program.
Curriculum Vitae
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