Behaviors Related to Medical Cannabis Use in Older Adults: Insights & Study
This qualitative study explores behaviors related medical cannabis use older adults, providing valuable insights into their unique usage patterns. Older adults represent a rapidly growing demographic in medical cannabis patients. Understanding their…
The A Block: Renaming a Phoenix High School and Cannabis Kiosks for Seniors
Cannabis accessibility initiatives for seniors require clinical oversight to ensure appropriate screening, dosing, and drug interaction management. Older adults have higher rates of polypharmacy and age-related physiological changes that significantly…
Medicinal Cannabis Shows Efficacy for Alzheimer’s Palliative Care – Sechat
Cannabis palliative care Alzheimer's offers promising symptom management for agitation, sleep disruption, and appetite loss in dementia. Emerging evidence suggests cannabinoids may address neuroinflammation and behavioral symptoms. This approach supports…
Cannabis Extracts Effective for Seniors’ Chronic Pain – NORML
Cannabis extracts chronic pain seniors relief shows promising results in recent studies. Plant-derived cannabis extracts outperform synthetic dronabinol in elderly patients. This highlights the potential of full-spectrum cannabis for managing chronic…
Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Blood Clot Risk in Older Trauma Patients
This study investigates thromboembolic risk geriatric trauma patients face when testing positive for THC. Findings show significantly higher rates of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism among cannabis users. These results highlight the importance…
Older Adults Using Cannabis for Sleep Rely More on THC and Use It More Frequently, Small Clinic Survey Finds
Cannabis use patterns older adults targeting sleep show a higher frequency and preference for THC-containing products. This small clinic survey highlights distinct behaviors in geriatric cannabis users. Understanding these patterns is crucial for…
A Geriatrics Cannabis Clinic Shows Feasibility—But Not Yet Effectiveness
This report highlights geriatric cannabis clinic feasibility in a medically complex older adult population. It reveals an average of 4.6 drug interactions per patient, emphasizing pharmacological risks. The study underscores the need for structured…
Cannabinoids Show Modest Promise for Cancer-Related Appetite Loss in Older Adults, But Evidence Remains Thin
Cannabinoid receptor type 1 activation plays a role in appetite regulation for older adults with cancer-related anorexia. Current evidence shows modest benefits but remains limited and inconclusive. Further research is needed to establish clinical…
Older Adults Using Cannabis for Sleep Differ in Patterns From Other Cannabis Users, Small Clinic Survey Finds
Among cannabis users in our sample, 29% reported cannabis sleep disturbance older adults as their reason for use. These users showed higher frequency and preference for THC products compared to others. This survey provides preliminary insights into…
Nearly Half of Older Cancer Survivors Have Used Cannabis, But Fewer Than 1 in 10 Discussed It With Their Doctor
Cannabis use older cancer survivors is common, with nearly half reporting lifetime use. Despite this, fewer than 1 in 10 discuss their cannabis use with healthcare providers. This gap poses challenges for safe symptom management in older adults with…