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While androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) can benefit patients with prostate cancer, it can increase the risk of developing diabetes or suffering a heart attack or stroke. Heart disease is the most common noncancer cause of death for men with prostate cancer. It’s especially important for men treated with ADT for prostate cancer to become aware of their cardiovascular risk. In addition to reading our E-newsletter, be sure to visit Today’s Geriatric Medicine’s website at www.TodaysGeriatricMedicine.com, where you’ll find news and information that’s relevant and reliable. We welcome your feedback at TGMeditor@gvpub.com. Follow Today’s Geriatric Medicine on Facebook and Twitter, too. — Barbara Worthington, editor Prostate Cancer Survivors’ Risk of Heart Disease Studied The 3 million prostate cancer survivors in the United States are likely to die from something other than cancer, thanks to early detection, effective treatment, and the disease’s slow progression. What survivors need to be more concerned with is heart disease, the most common noncancer cause of death for men with prostate cancer, according to a paper published in Circulation, authored by Vanderbilt physicians. For this reason, Vanderbilt’s cardio-oncology program is focusing on modulating the risk factors for cardiovascular disease in men, especially those receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to treat their prostate cancer. “While ADT therapy is of great benefit to many patients with prostate cancer, it may also increase the risk of developing diabetes or having a heart attack or stroke. By collaborating with urology, medical oncology, and the cardio-oncology program, we are better able to determine which patients are most likely to benefit from hormones, and in those who do get hormones, how to better protect their cardiovascular system,” says Eric Shinohara, MD, MSCI, an associate professor of medicine and medical director of the Vanderbilt Radiation Oncology Clinic. Full story » Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Initial Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Therapies Increasing incidence of harmful side effects and medication interactions associated with prescription medications have led to growing support of the use of over-the-counter medications and nonpharmacological multimodal therapies to treat chronic musculoskleletal pain. Read more » Managing Difficult Behaviors in Dementia Successful strategies employed in addressing undesirable dementia behaviors include ensuring needs are met, using reassuring language, changing environments, and engaging in soothing activities. Caregivers must employ patience and persistence to identify clues to undesirable actions. Read more » Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids Difficulty sleeping is a common complaint among significant numbers of older adults. Providers must carefully assess patients, their specific complaints, and the risks and benefits related to possible remedies. Read more »   Prostate Cancer Survivors’ Risk of Heart Disease Studied Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Initial Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Therapies Managing Difficult Behaviors in Dementia Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids Irregular Heartbeat May Pose Bigger Threat to Women Than to Men As Population Ages, Where Are the Geriatricians? Annual Physical Wastes Time, Money, Some Doctors Say Study Links Eating Fish With Healthier Brains, Regardless of Mercury Geriatrics Consult With Rosemary Laird, MD Tech & Tools Irregular Heartbeat May Pose Bigger Threat to Women Than To Men Women with atrial fibrillation are twice as likely to suffer a stroke as are men with the condition, according to an article in The Philadelphia Inquirer. As Population Ages, Where Are the Geriatricians? An article in The New York Times highlights the increase in the acute shortage of US geriatricians even as the aged population continues to increase. Annual Physical Wastes Time, Money, Some Doctors Say An article in USA Today presents differing viewpoints on the benefits of an annual physical examination. Study Links Eating Fish With Healthier Brains, Regardless of Mercury Can protecting the brain from Alzheimer’s disease be as easy as eating fish once a week? Research highlighted in an article from CNN online suggests the possibility. The nation's top employers and recruiters of geriatric care professionals advertise in Today's Geriatric Medicine magazine and post their job openings on AlliedHealthCareers.com. Check out the most recent opportunities that have been submitted by employers across the country! Geriatrician—Reading Hospital Geriatrician—UNT Health Science Center Geriatrician—Carle Physician Group Geriatricians—Main Line Health Primary Care Physician—Samaritan Health

Advance Care Planning In his 2014 book, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, Atul Gawande calls the discussions about end-of-life decisions and advance directives “the difficult conversations.” And they are difficult, requiring skill and adequate time to be done well. As of January 2016, Medicare recognizes the value of these conversations and will pay for advance care planning (ACP). As difficult as these conversations are for us as trained professionals, think of your patients. I believe we have a real opportunity to help our patients and their families improve the chances of making their wishes known and ensuring those wishes are followed. ACP involves multiple steps designed to help individuals, including learning about the health care options that are available for end-of life care, determining which types of care best fit their personal wishes, and sharing their wishes with their family, friends, and physicians. Continue reading » Have a product or service you want to market to geriatricians, other physicians and the geriatric care team of professionals who treat aging patients? Are you a recruiter looking to fill the many geriatric professional openings within a facility, physician practice or academic institution? Then utilize the reach of Today's Geriatric Medicine to accomplish your marketing goals and fill any open positions. Coming up in our May/June issue is our Education Guide. Contact sales for more information. A resource for professionals looking for new opportunities, as well as those physicians just curious to see what's out there, our Physician Recruitment Center gives physician recruiters a powerful tool to fill partnership opportunities, academic appointments, and hospital staff positions. To support your product marketing or recruiting needs, e-mail our experienced account executives today at sales@gvpub.com for more information or call 800-278-4400! Have a question you want answered by one of our experts? Send your question to TGMeditor@gvpub.com and it may be featured in an upcoming e-newsletter or print issue.   A Secure, Anonymous Résumé Bank Job Alerts Sent to Your E-mail Paint Shield Sherwin-Williams has debuted Paint Shield, a microbicidal paint that continuously kills difficult-to-treat, infection-causing bacteria after exposure on painted surfaces. Paint Shield can kill staph, MRSA, E coli, VRE, and other microbes within two hours of exposure. It is the first Environmental Protection Agency-registered microbicidal paint. The patented technology in Paint Shield represents research and collaboration with scientists and expert microbiologists. It can be applied on hard, nonporous interior surfaces such as ceilings, walls, doors, and trim and is suitable for health care facilities, long term care communities, and residential housing. Learn more » Quell Quell is a new wearable intensive nerve stimulation, or WINS, device that is clinically proven to help manage chronic pain. Quell is FDA cleared for use both during the day while active and at night while sleeping. Worn just below the knee and activated by simply clicking a button, Quell taps into the body’s natural pain control system to block pain signals and provides widespread pain relief. Learn more » Set up Job Alerts and create your online Résumé to let potential employers find you today!