Senior Wellness, Geriatric Dosing & Longevity Care
Senior Wellness, Geriatric Dosing & Longevity Care
Community presentation & clinical Q&A with Dr. Benjamin Caplan: demystifying cannabinoid therapy for older adults, navigating arthritis and insomnia, safely reducing prescription polypharmacy, and protecting fall risks.
How Cannabis Use Changes With Age: Cellular & Metabolic Shifts
As our bodies age, physiological changes—including decreased hepatic CYP450 clearance, reduced body water, and altered CB1 receptor density—substantially influence how cannabinoids are absorbed and metabolized. Read Dr. Caplan’s comprehensive clinical guide on tailoring dosages for longevity, avoiding unexpected grogginess, and choosing gentle, smokeless modalities.
Read Full Clinical Aging Guide ↗The 4 Cornerstones of Senior Cannabinoid Care
Key physiological priorities applied when customizing regimens for older adults at CĒD Clinic.
🌱 Microdosing & The ‘Start Low, Go Slow’ Rule
Seniors frequently achieve remarkable relief from doses that recreational users consider tiny—often as little as 1 mg to 2.5 mg of THC, combined with equal or higher amounts of CBD. Gradual titration avoids disorientation and rapid heart rate shifts while maximizing comfort.
📉 Reducing High-Risk Prescription Drugs
Chronic pain in seniors is routinely treated with NSAIDs (which risk stomach ulcers and kidney damage) or prescription opioids (which cause severe constipation and sedation). Dr. Caplan helps patients slowly substitute cannabinoids, reducing their total medication burden.
🛡️ Preventing Fall Risks & Orthostatic Changes
Sudden changes in blood pressure or morning grogginess can lead to catastrophic falls in older adults. Regimens at CĒD Clinic prioritize non-intoxicating sublingual formulations and carefully timed bedtime dosing to preserve full daytime mobility and stability.
💧 Smokeless, Precise Delivery Formulations
Smoking is never required. Seniors thrive using calibrated sublingual oil droppers, dissolving mints, transdermal patches, and targeted topical salves applied directly to arthritic knees, hands, or lower backs without systemic intoxication.
Mass Medical Marijuana Registration: Save 20% Tax for Seniors
Seniors living on fixed incomes save substantial money by holding an official Massachusetts medical cannabis card. Certified patients are exempt from the 20% recreational sales tax, gain access to higher clinical potency thresholds, and receive exclusive dispensary senior and hardship discounts.
Explore Clinical & Media Investigations
🎓 Doctor-to-Doctor Grand Rounds
Pharmacology keynotes on CYP450 liver enzymes, drug interactions, and clinical endocannabinoid science.
❤️ Cannabis & Cardiovascular Health
SFGATE investigation and UCSF study review exploring blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiovascular wellness.
⭐ Montel Williams 3-Part Masterclass
Montel Williams & Dr. Caplan on navigating chronic neuropathic pain, mobility challenges, and dosing discipline.
💊 Opioid-Sparing & Harm Reduction
7News WHDH investigation into substituting botanical cannabis for dangerous narcotics and sedatives.
Begin a Safe, Gentle Regimen Tailored to You
Whether you are seeking relief from osteoarthritis, neuropathy, or restless nights, Dr. Benjamin Caplan provides patient, thorough evaluations designed to protect your safety and improve your daily quality of life.
