Because dementia affects a person’s health as well as their mind, there are a myriad of dementia symptoms that stop them from being able to perform their usual activities, which in turn can cause a dramatic decline in quality of life and mental health.
But, medical cannabis has shown potential in alleviating several symptoms of dementia including anxiety, depression, and agitation, as well as improving overall quality of life, appetite, and create weight gain.
Although there are a number of conventional medications prescribed to treat individual symptoms of dementia, medical cannabis can combat multiple symptoms at once, and so patients who are unable to find relief with conventional medicines may be considered eligible for medical cannabis.
Private healthcare clinics like Releaf can prescribe medical cannabis to help with Alzheimer’s symptom management in suitable circumstances. This is because medical cannabis has shown to interact with a number of common Alzheimer’s symptoms, including, but not limited to, anxiety, sleep disturbances and appetite concerns.
While more research is required to fully understand the relationship medical cannabis has in dementia and Alzheimer’s treatement, evidence suggests treatments derived from cannabis can offer promising alternatives for those struggling with conventional approaches to symptom management due to its multifaceted approach.
