SENIOR CITIZENS

Fifty percent of elderly individuals suffer from some form of chronic pain, whether it’s fibromyalgia, arthritis or joint pain yet more than half of all opioid prescriptions in the past year went to senior citizens despite the fact that they only make up about 13% of the population. Studies show that CBD oils can effectively reduce pain and inflammation without the associated build-up of tolerance which is often the most dangerous component of opioid addiction. In addition, seniors can benefit from medical marijuana for various other conditions that often present later in life, including: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and even certain strains of Cancer. Although research in all these areas is still in a preliminary stage, it’s undeniable that cannabis is largely undeserving of its status as a Schedule 1 drug. This is especially true when you consider the fact that 29 States (including New York have now legalized medical marijuana as a treatment for a range of qualifying conditions such as MS, neuropathy and several types of chronic pain.

There is still a fair share of stigma surrounding medical cannabis use. A 2016 study revealed that general perceptions of marijuana users coupled with uncertainty about the legal status and medical legitimacy of marijuana both contribute to the under utilization of medical cannabis.It is not until other options are exhausted that seniors seek out medical marijuana certification. Children of seniors are commonly the initiators.

Elderly patients should take heed that one is not allowed to smoke medical marijuana. In addition, a range of non-psychoactive cannabinoid treatments now exist in the form of topical gels, oils, tinctures and capsules and can provide comparative benefits to prescription pain medications without any of the untoward side effects. The goal is not to get “high.” It is to deliver therapeutic medicine in appropriate quantities to manage the symptoms of your condition better.

Of course, speaking to your primary healthcare provider about medical marijuana certification can be awkward. Thankfully, chronically ill patients now have a far wider range of options when it comes to accessing legal medical marijuana. In New York, the Compassionate Care Act grants qualifying patients to seek certification through telemedicine. This simple process involves an online consultation with a registered medical practitioner than can then approve you for certification in a matter of minutes.

Lauraine Kanders, ANP, ACNP-BC and her team at Medical Marijuana Recs NY, are set up to provide these specialized evaluations to senior citizens throughout the NY State. In addition, Lauraine and her team will consider your age and condition when providing you with guidance. If you suffer from any chronic or debilitating illness and you feel that medical marijuana may provide you the relief you need, please do not hesitate to get in contact with at info@mmr-ny.com. Our experienced staff can help guide you through the steps to certification. Enjoy SAME DAY CERTIFICATION so that you can treat your condition now!

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We service all parts of Forest Hills and surrounding areas such as Rego Park, Elmhurst, Middle Village, Glendale, Kew Gardens or Briarwood and anywhere else in NY online!

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