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Has anyone had personal experience and success with cannabis treatment for mood/ depression in the very elderly? My mother is 99 and technically in hospice but quite alert however depressed about her condition (And yes we've tried everything else through the hospice It doesn't work)... because Illinois is a legal state hospice said they would make some suggestions but I wondered if anybody had a specific formulation / brand that they have had success with that can be bought at a dispensary. I know Medicare won't cover it so I may buy this on my own which they said is okay.
I don't need advice on other drugs or treatments ...those have all been tried, just inquiring if anybody has actual experience with cannabis helping a loved one's mood.

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Go for it, if you think it will help. People use CBD for a variety of purposes.
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A friend brought some for husband with liver failure. I think it helps mood at least he's happier with his situation when he uses it, less verbal abuse towards me. Also helping him sleep better and we've been going around with daytime sleeping and awake all night for months.
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My dads hospice provider gave him cbd. We gave mil pot gummies (delta 9 thc, real pot) during her cancer.
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I don't know how many times or how many doctors have to tell a person:

CANNABIS IS NOT A TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION OR ANY OTHER MENTAL ILLNESS!!!

In fact, in persons with ACTUAL mental and psychiatric illness, it makes the condition WORSE!
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when I worked as a hospice nurse, several families reported good results using cannabis products for mood, general discomfort, anxiety, and sleep.
the rule for meds with elders is to start at a very low dose, and increase slowly until you see a benefit. Starting with a tincture of drops (mixed into a cup of a favorite beverage) lets you go up slowly. When you find an amount that works, talk to someone at the dispensary about which edibles would be most similar in dose. Or you might find she doesnt respond much, if at all.
Tylenol and ice cream can be good medicine, too.
Docs are wary of getting too involved with cannabis use, as federal govt (Medicare) can see all records and cannabis is illegal at the federal level.
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Our PCP has no problem with cannabis. I just ordered some gummies from Mood for my husband. I'd rather he take that than pain pills, which he does have and takes very occasionally. He's terrified to run out with the new laws being absolutely ridiculous. Being a former RN, I can attest to the dangers and ill effects of pharmaceuticals, which often never work. With your mom being 99, I would think initial dosing would be the most prevalent issue. If these help my husband, I'm ordering some for my 90 year old dad.
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I will simply say there’s a reason why people LOVE cannabis.
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wicki100 May 31, 2023
Lol thanks...
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I see ads on TV for Harrelson's. Maybe order some gummies or spray and try them yourself before you give them to your mom. Just a thought. ** p.s. I have not tried CBD.
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Wiki, guess I missed the part where you said her Dr approved it. Sorry...
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Couldn't hurt to try, especially if the doc has already ok'ed it.
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Cbd with THC 5:1 has helped my mood, and dealing with pain from cancer, I'll tell you that. I've ordered online from Fivecbd.com and they ship to all 50 states. Edible cannabis chocolate is good too, but I prefer the cbd gummies which aren't quite as intense. I'm 65 not 99.....but my mom did like the chocolate edibles when she was 90.

Be sure to check out the Fivecbd.com website's FAQs yourself when looking over their info and products.

Good luck to you!
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wicki100 May 30, 2023
Thank you!!!
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You should probably ask her doctor due to her age. If it's deemed safe, a dispensary should know scientific formulations of cannabis for depression
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wicki100 May 30, 2023
They already said it was okay and would get back to me. She's in hospice. Just wanted others personal experience...
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