Gratitude for Older Research Participants

This editorial underscores the critical role older adults play in advancing geriatric pharmacotherapy through participation in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives. It outlines ethical expectations such as IRB review, HIPAA compliance, and data protection for publishing in The Senior Care Pharmacist, while offering practical guidance for investigators. The piece also highlights how older adults contributed to several featured studies in this issue and affirms the journal’s commitment to respecting and protecting this essential population.