How Cannabis Can Help the Elderly
New research suggests that marijuana can bring tranquility to late-stage Alzheimer’s patients tormented by bad memories or memory loss.
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‘Green Fairy’ Charged By Police For Giving Away Cannabis
A Waikato man who claims he was giving cannabis free to elderly people for pain relief has been raided and charged by police.
Give Cannabis To Elderly People With Chronic Pain, Doctors Say
Experts say cannabis-based medicines, including those that contain THC, should be used instead of opioids.
Why Grandma and Grandpa Now Smoke Marijuana
Anxiety is a common reason geriatric patients turn to medical marijuana, new research finds.
Researchers Take on Dementia in World-First Cannabis Study
Fifty participants will be administered cannabis through a mouth spray and observed over a period 14 months.
Explaining the Benefits of Cannabis to Your Grandma
No matter how trendy cannabis might be today, there are still plenty of misconceptions.
Niamedic Helps Seniors Get the Relief They Want From Cannabis
For older adults suffering from pain, anxiety and other chronic conditions, cannabis can be a game-changer.
Senior Citizens Reveal Barriers to Sourcing Medicinal Cannabis
Senior citizens in Colorado have identified a number of barriers that prevent them from purchasing medical marijuana at the state’s dispensaries.
Cannabis Nurses: An Emerging Specialization And Vital Resource For Seniors
Cannabis can be a game-changer for older adults suffering from chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia.
The Problem With Withholding Cannabis From Elderly Opioid Users
After my article on the medical cannabis program at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale was published on Forbes.com, I received several emails from readers.
