A Surprising Source of Dementia Relief: Cannabis
November 11, 2024
(Wall Street Journal) – While marijuana can help calm agitation, there are risks
Roughly 20% of the people who come for a cannabis consultation now are dementia patients, says Dr. Jeffrey Hergenrather, a general practitioner in Sebastopol, Calif., who has made cannabis his specialty for more than 25 years. Some dementia patients—and their caregivers—are seeking alternatives after traditional medications haven’t provided relief or caused unsettling side effects, doctors say. (Read More)