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Researchers have discovered a molecular mechanism that regulates memory specificity over time, which may have application for understanding the progression of Alzheimer’s disease over time. Learning how changes to the epigenome accumulate, manifest, and influence brain function may lead to development of treatments for brain diseases that develop over a lifetime. 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 Honeybee Memories: Another Piece of the Alzheimer’s Puzzle? A breakdown of memory processes in humans can lead to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. By looking at the simpler brain of a honeybee, per a study recently published in Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, researchers move a step closer to understanding the different processes behind long-term memory formation. The honeybee can form complex memories through processes much like those occurring in human brains. The new study shows that DNA methylation is a molecular mechanism that regulates memory specificity and relearning, and therefore, could control how experiences are integrated over a lifetime. “We show that DNA methylation is one molecular mechanism that regulates memory specificity and relearning and through which experiences of the organism could be accumulated and integrated over their lifetime,” says Stephanie Biergans, PhD, first author of the study and a researcher at the University of Queensland in Australia. Full story » Could Anticoagulants Improve Communication in Dementia? Effective atrial fibrillation management shows promise for improving cognitive and communication difficulties. For patients with dementia symptoms, consider ruling out atrial fibrillation as a contributing factor to cognitive decline. Read more » Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Wound Treatment With significant success, negative pressure wound therapy improves recovery rates of difficult-to-heal wounds such as decubitus ulcers. Read more » The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer's Journey Care partners of an individual with Alzheimer's disease can maintain emotional intimacy and genuine love with the simple yet powerful framework of the five love languages. Read more »   Honeybee Memories: Another Piece of the Alzheimer’s Puzzle? Could Anticoagulants Improve Communication in Dementia? Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Wound Treatment The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer's Journey US Dementia Rates Are Dropping Even as Population Ages Researchers Warn Modern Seat Belts Could Injure Seniors, Must Be Improved Insomniacs Are Helped by Online Therapy, Study Finds Caring for a Loved One at Home Can Have a Steep Learning Curve Tech & Tools US Dementia Rates Are Dropping Even as Population Ages Despite an increase in obesity and diabetes in the United States, the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease appears to be waning, according to an article in The New York Times. Researchers Warn Modern Seat Belts Could Injure Seniors, Must Be Improved An article at AOL online suggests that automobile seatbelts need to be reengineered to better accommodate older adults and prevent more injuries occurring as a result of accidents. Insomniacs Are Helped by Online Therapy, Study Finds Could online therapy be effective in combating insomnia? An article in The New York Times notes that recent research findings suggest it’s possible. Caring for a Loved One at Home Can Have a Steep Learning Curve A Kaiser Health News online article notes that family caregivers are often unprepared and ill equipped when they’re suddenly thrust into the role of caregiver for an elderly family member. A Secure, Anonymous Résumé Bank Job Alerts Sent to Your E-mail

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! Geriatric Hospitalist Legacy Health, Portland, OR SNF Physicians, Hospitalists, Comprehensive Care Physicians HealthCare Partners, LA & Orange Counties, CA Geriatrician Samaritan Health Services, Lebanon, OR MOCACuff MOCACuff, a sleek FDA-approved wireless blood pressure monitor, fits comfortably on the wrist. Designed with style and comfort in mind, MOCACuff makes it easy to incorporate blood pressure monitoring into a daily routine and receive instant actionable insights to improve health without sacrificing accuracy. The device can connect to the MOCACARE app (Android and iOS compatible) to provide on a smartphone an even more intuitive and insightful heart health monitoring experience for users. MOCACuff helps users visualize their goals and track progress through the app. In addition, it provides consumers with expertly curated personalized health recommendations in line with guidelines from the American Heart Association. The app provides customizable data viewing options either by displaying results as visual trends or alternatively in a list format. Learn more » InSight InSight, a new product line extension for skilled nursing facilities, aims to reduce hospital readmissions and falls. The vital sign-monitoring tool allows providers to identify problems earlier. The device provides advanced warning of cardiac and respiratory changes. The device can add a level of care for facilities and families of residents, knowing that clinical teams will be notified at an early sign of risk to a patient. Its contact-free sensor placed under a resident’s mattress relays continuous resident data. Learn more » 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.   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 March/April 2017 issue is our Spring Showcase. 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! Set up Job Alerts and create your online Résumé to let potential employers find you today!