Can drugs such as marijuana and psilocybin improve seniors' quality of life?
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There is no doubt that interest in marijuana by seniors is growing. One study found use by people over 65 increased by 250 percent from 2001-2013.Last month, the Gerentological Society of America—the professional organization for scientists, researchers, and physicians who specialize in aging—dedicated an to cannabis use among older adults.
Can residents of nursing homes where care is funded by Medicare or Medicaid be prescribed the drug even if it is legal in their state? Probably not. Theby setting up a system for residents to purchase and securely store marijuana on their own but where the facility plays no role in prescribing, purchasing, or administering the drug .
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