There may be nothing more painful than looking on, helplessly, while a loved one struggles with the agitation and uncontrolled behaviors of dementia. This is what happened to Greg Spier, as he watched his father, Alex Spier, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, wracked with anguish while reliving his childhood Holocaust trauma. And no medication prescribed … Read More »
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Philanthropy Funds Cannabis Alzheimer’s Study
Greg Spier doesn’t remember his father ever talking about his experiences during the Holocaust. But after developing Alzheimer’s disease, the suppressed trauma from the concentration camps resurfaced to torment him. And the son could only stand by, helplessly, watching his father wracked by anxiety and sleeplessness that no medication his doctors came up with could … Read More »
4 Cannabis Sleep Aids Baby Boomers Should Know About
Sleep problems are the uninvited companion of the aging, and a growing number of Baby Boomers and older adults are trading their over-the-counter sleep aids for cannabis. According to Brightfield Group analyst Bethany Gomez, 31% of older adults (age 45+) who use cannabis are using it to address insomnia-related issues, making it the fourth-most common … Read More »
Cannabis Nurses: An Emerging Specialization And Vital Resource For Seniors
Cannabis can be a game-changer for older adults suffering from chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia. But with cannabis, finding the sweet spot that does the trick – that highly personal mix of delivery method, dosage and timing, can be too daunting for many older adults. Nurses who specialize in cannabis medicine are increasingly stepping in … Read More »
How to Get the Health Benefits of Cannabis Without Getting High
This article first appeared on Nextavenue.org For many of us who came of age in the 1960s and 1970s, smoking pot (also called marijuana or cannabis) was an integral part of the social scene. But whether we never touched the stuff, gave it up decades ago or still maintain a relationship with the plant, many … Read More »