Kenneth Finn, MD. June 23, 2021
“…In summary, the aging population and those caring for the elderly should be mindful of not only the inevitable changes in mental and physical health as we grow older, but the potential impact of adding a substance that may interfere and adversely impact those changes. There should be a nationwide effort to support the development of cannabis-based medications that are proven to work, particularly in the elderly, who are under-represented in the medical literature. There needs to be a push to develop dosing guidelines of cannabis-based medications for use in the elderly and encouragement for insurance and pharmaceutical companies to cover the cost of these medications, which may be difficult for the elderly due to possible income limits and the requirement of multiple prescriptions…”