People aged 65 and above. They are also called baby boomers because they are close to retirement.
What Types of Ailments Are People Using It For?
Baby boomers use medical marijuana to address age-related illnesses, including Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, arthritis,glaucoma, cancer, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.
How Does the Stigma Affect the Use of Cannabis?
People aged 65 and 65 years (youngest old), 75 and 84 years(middle-old), and those above 85 years(oldest old) were born when cannabis use for adults was illegal. Althoughthe stigma surrounding cannabis use is lessening, some older adults find it challenging to access the herb.
Explore If There’s a Tendency of Western Doctors to Throw Pharmaceuticals at The Problem, Instead of Trying Natural Remedies
Due to limited research on the efficacy of medical cannabis, Western doctors tend to favor pharmaceuticals. The sad part is most pharmaceuticals fail to address the problems. For this reason, you may really want to give medical cannabis a go. Check out your healthcare provider to learn the best way to do it.
What Are Leading Medical Associations Doing to Provide Training and Education on Cannabis Given Continued Lack of Cannabis Education in Medical Schools
The leading medical associations are devoted to training and educating medical students, patients, dispensaries, cultivators, and policymakers about medicinal cannabis.
What Questions Should Seniors or Caregivers Ask to Find A QUALIFIED Cannabis Provider?
- “Are you registered by the state’s department of health”?
- “Can you connect me to people your cannabis has helped?”
Many States with Certified Medical Cannabis Providers Do Not Mandate Extensive Cannabis Education for Their Certified Cannabis Providers
As a certified nurse assistant, I think many states do not mandate extensive cannabis education for their certified cannabis providers because the jury is still out on whether medicinal cannabis works.
Patient (No Names) Case Studies That Illustrate Success Especially Welcome
Many people swear by medicinal cannabis, claiming it is the hope for relief. Take, for instance, my 67 years old neighbor who was suffering from depression. He says medicinal cannabis restored his calm and inner peace.
Discuss Poly Pharmacy
Polypharmacy describes using more than one medication simultaneously to address your healthcare issues. This is tied to harmful drug interactions, sensitivities to medication, dizziness, constipation, and confusion.
