Medical marijuana use in assisted living is possible, with careful planning
By
Brian Rath
Aug 16, 2021
Assisted living communities can meet their residents’ desire for marijuana use with careful consideration and planning.
Memo to memory care communities: Don’t bogart that medicine, and lighten up
By
John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2018
Could synthetic marijuana and bright lights be the next big things in dementia care? New findings revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference in Chicago suggest both...
2017 to 2022 saw rise in cannabis-related disorder encounters in seniors
Jun 18, 2024
The greatest rates were seen in states or territories with both adult and medical use legalization.
Cannabis use tied to risk of COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU admissions
Jun 25, 2024
The findings persisted even after considering cigarette smoking, vaccination status, comorbidities and other risk factors.
Recommendations developed relating to cannabis use before surgery
Jan 06, 2023
Universal screening for cannabinoids was recommended before surgery; elective surgery should be postponed in some cases.
Prescribed medical cannabis use tied to better health-related quality of life
Sep 14, 2023
The findings were seen in real-world patients with a range of chronic health conditions.
Some patients swap opioids for medical cannabis to treat pain
Oct 18, 2022
In a survey, some patients reported less pain and better physical and social functioning after using medical cannabis.
2020 to 2022 saw increase in enrollment in medical cannabis programs
Apr 08, 2024
The proportion of patient-reported qualifying conditions with substantial, conclusive evidence of therapeutic value decreased.
Recent cannabis use tied to higher risk of current asthma
Feb 02, 2024
The findings show a dose-response relationship among US individuals 12 years and older.
Functionally impaired older adults may use/misuse cannabis, prescription drugs
Jun 03, 2021
A higher risk was seen for medical cannabis use and prescription opioid and tranquilizer/sedative use and misuse.