Dementia & Alzheimer's medical cannabis treatment
Dementia is a group of debilitating diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, that injure and damage the brain, gradually effecting, and limiting the ability of, the memory and control centres in the brain. There are a range of medications that can be prescribed to alleviate or manage the symptoms of dementia, and medical cannabis is one of these options. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia in the UK, it can have a profound impact on day-to-day life and it’s symptoms gradually worsen over time causing progressive memory loss and cognitive decline. Many are looking into the alternative options available in the UK, and this includes medical cannabis for dementia and Alzheimer’s symptom management.
55 million +
people around the world have dementia
Over 70%
say cannabis consumption boosts their appetite
Over 50%
of MC patients report improvements in anxiety and depression
Number 1
Most common kind of dementia in the UK is Alzheimer’s disease.
Symptoms
Anxiety
Changes in mood
Feeling Confused
Getting lost in familiar places
Having trouble putting sentences together
Increasing forgetfulness
Irritation and agitation
Losing track of time
Obsessive or repetitive behaviours
Trouble holding conversations
Weight loss
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, you may have dementia. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Alternative medicines
There are a number of licensed medications that your GP can prescribe to alleviate symptoms, and treatments like talking therapies can be recommended to slow the diseases’ progression, but unfortunately, there is still no cure for dementia, including Alzheimer's. These options offer relief for a range of different symptoms, and recently, medical cannabis treatments have emerged as a popular alternative or addition to conventional dementia treatment and support plans.
Antidepressants
Cognitive rehabilitation
Cognitive stimulation therapy
Donepezil
Galantamine
Haloperidol
Memantine
Person centred care
Rivastigmine
Talking therapies
If you are struggling to manage your symptoms and have already tried two conventional treatments to manage dementia & Alzheimers, medical cannabis treatments may be suitable for you. Use our free eligibility tool to find out now.
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A word from our specialist
"Dementia including Alzheimer's encompasses cognitive decline affecting memory and daily functioning. The endocannabinoid system's role in neuroprotection and synaptic plasticity shows promise in research, with medicinal cannabis potentially easing symptoms like agitation and improving quality of life."
Dr Michal Modestowicz
Neurology
If you are struggling to manage your symptoms and have already tried two conventional treatments to manage dementia & Alzheimers, medical cannabis treatments may be suitable for you. Use our free eligibility tool to find out now.
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Medical cannabis for dementia & Alzheimer's
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.