Medical Cannabis for Seniors - Treating Older People

Seniors are one of the fastest-growing groups of patients interested in medical cannabis. No wonder - with age comes more chronic pain, sleep problems and other complaints, and cannabis can be a gentler option for them than yet more strong drugs.

There are, however, a few things that need special attention in older people.

In seniors medical cannabis is most often considered for:

For many the chance to reduce other drugs, for example strong painkillers, also matters - always under a doctor's supervision.

An older body is more sensitive to THC, and drowsiness or dizziness can increase the risk of falls. So in seniors you start with very small doses and increase exceptionally slowly.

Polypharmacy matters greatly - older people often take many drugs, and some can interact. So a full list of medication is essential here, which we cover in drug interactions.

In a senior, cautious low dosing works well, sometimes as microdosing, along with close observation of effects. We write about sleep in older people in sleep in seniors.

The goal is to improve comfort of life without unnecessary risk.

The first visit is in person - in Krakow, Bydgoszcz, Torun or Kielce. It is worth bringing a list of medication taken. You book a slot at 731 000 645.