July 27, 2026 · Mayo Clinic proceedings · DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2026.07.017

The Rochester Older Adult Registry (ROAR): Catalyzing Inclusion of Older Adults in Research

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The authors aimed to establish the Rochester Older Adult Registry (ROAR) to enhance the recruitment of older adults in research and to assess their health and functional characteristics. The registry successfully enrolled 1,000 participants aged 65 and older, revealing insights into multimorbidity, functional independence, and sex- and age-related differences in health metrics. This infrastructure is intended to support future research efforts aimed at improving care for older adults.

Maria Mendoza De la Garza, Allyson K Palmer, Hawea H Derauf, Michael A Golafshar, Tammy Evans, Brandon P Verdoorn, Robert J Pignolo

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