A mere couple of blogs ago, I shared my concern, based on excellent McKnight’s reportage, that seniors are becoming just as addicted to their devices as young people. That seemed shocking, given our...
HHS could open the door for more marijuana use in nursing homes
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Sep 19, 2023
I have been touting the benefits of medical marijuana for nursing home/senior care residents for many years now. As a cannabis attorney, as well, I have been immersed in the research and studies,...
When ‘Mary Jane’ is helpful — but it’s not the name of your nurse
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Nov 27, 2012
A recent randomized trial showed that marijuana extract pills may help some patients with multiple sclerosis. Apparently, body pain, spasms, and other outcomes responded positively to the cannabis pills....
Marijuana helps the brain? That’s no dope
By
Liza Berger
Nov 22, 2008
Need a reason to be high on life? Here’s one: Scientists believe that elements of marijuana actually may be good for aging brains. How’s that for a twist? We all have believed that cannabis kills brain...