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02/26/2020
Marijuana use almost doubled in three years among older adults (65+), according to a new study by researchers at New York University School of Medicine. The percentage of older adults who use marijuana, however, is still relatively low. It rose to 4.2% in 2018. Almost 6% of older men Read More
06/28/2019
As many people age, their appetites change. Some seniors find themselves wanting to eat less as they get older, but — everyone needs proper nutrition, especially elderly patients, who have a higher vulnerability to disease. Seniors with appetite problems and their caregivers may benefit Read More
06/17/2019
Seniors are the fastest growing demographic for medical cannabis, according to a recent University of Colorado study. But the trend isn’t as unusual as it might sound. Many people in this age group deal with issues such as joint inflammation, chronic pain, insomnia, muscle spasms, decrea Read More
11/08/2018
At MarijuanaDoctors.com, we like to discuss the use of medical marijuana to help senior patients. Older adults have unique needs that cannabis can meet with few drawbacks. We already know marijuana medicine can relieve a wide range of ailments and symptoms. But, research indicates it could Read More
10/19/2018
Seniors have varying care needs that sometimes change suddenly and frequently. Accidents become more dangerous as someone ages, and people become more vulnerable to chronic conditions over time. However, physical and cognitive disabilities interfere with access to medical marijuana care. W Read More
08/08/2018
If you find that an aging loved one has difficulties sleeping, they are not alone. This often overlooked affliction affects almost 40 percent of older people. A variety of factors can cause it, ranging from insomnia to noisy living conditions. Although some elderly patients resort to takin Read More
07/06/2018
As your parent becomes older, their need for assistance and care will probably grow. Many children choose to have parents live with them, or they participate actively in their care — even if they live in their own home or an assisted living facility. It's a simple matter to pick up your Read More
07/03/2018
More and more people see the advantages of including different forms of medical marijuana into their treatment. From edibles to tinctures and salves, there seems to be no end to what cannabis can do for those struggling with chronic conditions. However, some elderly patients still have a h Read More
06/06/2018
Our senior years involve plenty of precious memories — and, unfortunately, plenty of pills to take in many situations. So, it's no wonder that more people are looking into medical marijuana as a replacement for prescription drugs for the elderly. You might have a hard time associating ca Read More
03/27/2018
Although they may be the last group of people you'd expect to take advantage of a new type of medicine, older adults can benefit from cannabis in many ways. Currently, 29 states and Washington, D.C. have legal medical marijuana programs — and nine of those have legalized recreational u Read More