I recently listened to a webinar where David (Dedi) Meiri spoke about the cannabis research in his lab at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Meiri is best known for his work matching specific components of cannabis to affect different types of cancer. But when the interviewer asked the Israeli researcher which areas of medicine he thought cannabis … Read More »
cannabis and palliative care
Making Cannabis Medicine Available To The Isolated Elderly – Two Institutions Show It Can Be Done
Older adults – the population most vulnerable to the novel coronavirus – have plenty to be anxious about. Particularly for those residing in long-term care facilities, this stress can only be compounded. After COVID-19 swept through the Kirkland, Washington’s Life Care Center, and now appears to have spread to other nursing homes in the region, the vulnerability … Read More »
NiaMedic Helps Seniors Get The Relief They Want From Cannabis
For older adults suffering from pain, anxiety and other chronic conditions, cannabis can be a game-changer. But finding the right product and dosage can be a daunting process without reliable guidance beyond what dispensary staff can provide. The clinics established by Israeli/American company NiaMedic offer an intriguing model that overcomes the most common obstacles older … Read More »
Cannabis-Based Medicine: A Breakthrough For Healing Intractable Chronic Wounds
Chronic wounds disproportionately affect older adults, severely impairing their health and quality of life. Aging diminishes our capacity for healing, and conditions such as diabetes, vascular disease, cancer and surgical procedures put elder adults at further risk of developing chronic wounds. While notoriously difficult to heal, a new, experimental cannabinoid-based treatment promises to vastly improve … Read More »
Cannabis In Hospice: Growing Demand And Acceptance For End-Of-Life Care
A new study finds hospice professionals overwhelmingly support using medical cannabis for hospice patients. In hospices across North America, medical cannabis is increasingly replacing mind-muddling medications to enable patients to experience their final days relaxed and without pain, able to interact with loved ones consciously and coherently. The utility of cannabis in elder-care and palliative … Read More »