Cannabis, Cognition, and Care: What Senior Living Communities Need to Know About Alternative Therapies
At MorseLife, we believe embracing innovation is the key to offering our senior living community residents what they deserve. Our desire to learn, evolve, and provide cutting-edge, value-based care makes us an award-winning leader in senior living.
Above all, we’re committed to enriching the quality of life of those we serve. We embrace the benefits of alternative therapeutics, including leading the charge in cutting-edge cannabis-based treatments.
We believe in using modern science and knowledge to offer you a full continuum of healthcare services in our West Palm Beach senior living community.
Alternative therapies in senior living
Medical marijuana has become mainstream. Much of this is due to the expansion of research into the health and wellness benefits of marijuana.
Oral cannabinoid treatments are one type of alternative therapy that has gained awareness and massive popularity. Alternative therapies also include practices like yoga, meditation, acupuncture, acupressure, and Reiki.
Alternative treatment approaches are often used in conjunction with traditional medicine to complement and enhance the treatment experience and its efficacy.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has gained a lot of ground in the past two decades. Today, many forward-thinking practitioners find ways to blend alternative and traditional medical approaches.
From natural pain relief to improved sleep: benefits of cannabis therapy for seniors
Cannabis’ use as a medical plant likely dates back thousands of years. Modern research strongly supports oral cannabinoids’ efficacy in treating symptoms of many health issues and conditions.
This includes strong evidence of oral cannabinoids’ effectiveness in treating:
- Adults with chemotherapy-induced nausea
- Adults with chronic pain
- Multiple sclerosis spasticity symptoms in adults
Research is also actively assessing the effectiveness of cannabis-based treatments for adults with:
- Parkinson’s disease
- Huntington’s disease
- Glaucoma
- Dementia
- And other diseases and chronic conditions
Many patients and healthcare practitioners tout cannabis treatments’ effectiveness in boosting appetite, enhancing calm, and regulating sleep cycles.
These benefits can come in handy in providing holistic, more natural treatment options to people with dementia, cancer, and other chronic health conditions that impact daily life.
Renowned physician, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, recently shared an in-depth article, exploring the wide-ranging benefits and applications of cannabinoid treatments in the health and wellness of seniors, in particular.
In the piece, he shares many accounts of how cannabinoid treatments have positively impacted the lives of seniors seeking alternative therapies to target their health issues.
He explains how cannabis treatments are believed to interface with our existing endocannabinoid system (ECS) to create an enhanced balance in the body’s systems that delivers benefits that are especially potent to seniors, whose aging systems are most susceptible to imbalances that can lead to health and wellness consequences.
The ECS has many key responsibilities in our bodies. They include:
- Regulating appetite and digestion
- Establishing sleep patterns and regulation
- Pain perception and management
- Mood regulation
- Supporting immune system functioning
This may be part of the reason medical cannabis has shown promise in the many seniors and their loved ones who tout its positive impact on improving their appetite and promoting a more quality sleep experience for people with dementia.
When used under the guidance of a licensed medical marijuana physician, cannabis treatments have the power to improve senior living residents’ quality of life in many promising ways.
Dr. Gupta also recounts the compelling story of a MorseLife resident who experienced immense relief from his insomnia symptoms through cannabinoid therapy. He also received firsthand guidance and personalized support to help find the ideal strain and dosage for him with the help of our dedicated cannabis therapy physician, Dr. Melanie Bone. Dr. Bone worked to find the ideal combination and dosage to manage his symptoms while reducing any undesirable side effects.
Are you seeking personalized, comprehensive care options for yourself or someone you love? Cannabis-based therapy from MorseLife allows you to explore and experience the immense benefits of alternative therapeutics to enhance overall wellness and support the healthy aging process.
Our expert cannabis therapy team ensures our cutting-edge cannabis-therapy pilot program operates at the highest level to offer our residents access to innovative care options.
We believe cannabis-based therapy and other alternative therapies can be deftly blended with traditional medicine to offer personalized, comprehensive care to those we serve.
We’ve removed barriers so you can access a full spectrum of health and wellness options in our forward-thinking West Palm Beach senior living community.
How MorseLife approaches cannabis-based therapeutics
For years, patients and their families have pushed for access to medical marijuana in Florida. At MorseLife, we’ve listened.
Widespread national polling shows most older adults support the use of medical marijuana. MorseLife commissioned our own poll on the subject in 2019, and our results also showed overwhelming support for simplified access to cannabinoid therapies.
Today’s seniors and their loved ones have a greater appreciation for how medical cannabis can enhance and support traditional treatments and even offer benefits they do not.
Alternative therapies like medical marijuana help us revolutionize the care and treatment options we offer. That’s why we became the only senior care provider authorized by the State of Florida to offer cannabis-based therapies in a variety of care settings.
Our innovative pilot program offers MorseLife clients and community members access to medical-grade cannabis oil treatments, administered under the guidance and care of a licensed physician.
These treatments can deliver an effective, more natural way to treat pain, nausea, and dementia symptoms. They can also be a welcome alternative to opioids and other pharmaceuticals that come with harsh, undesirable side effects. In some cases, medical cannabis can help reduce reliance on and use of opioids and other strong pharmaceuticals seniors currently take.
Many seniors and their loved ones appreciate how medical cannabis offers a less invasive, more natural way to address their symptoms and concerns.
If cannabinoid treatment can provide a safer alternative to opioids, it may have the power to help diminish this epidemic that’s been so widely reported in our nation, all while offering relief and support to seniors in need.
If you or someone you love faces challenges with pain or managing chronic conditions, medical marijuana may offer you the relief you’re seeking, in a way that doesn’t add another side-effect heavy prescription to the mix.
We’re also invested in helping those interested learn more about the benefits of medical marijuana. We want you to make informed decisions about your care options when you choose us and have more options at your disposal.
Learn how we recently celebrated National Hemp Day in our community.
At MorseLife, we’re committed to innovating with integrity and insight to offer you all you deserve in a trusted senior living and healthcare provider. If you share our belief that alternative therapies have their place alongside traditional approaches, our West Palm Beach community may be the ideal place to access the holistic care you seek.
Learn more about our cannabis-based therapy program and download a brochure.
