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Newest firstBACKGROUND: Poor appetite, a major contributor to malnutrition, is highly prevalent among older adults and associated with adverse clinical outcomes. Nevertheless, there are currently no widely accepted or consistently effective pharmacological treatments targeting appetite that are routinely recommended alongside nutritional interventions. Medical cannabis has been proposed as a potential appetite stimulant in ol…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Older adults represent the fastest-growing group of medical marijuana (MM) users in the United States, with chronic pain being the most common reason for use. Despite this trend, scientific evidence remains limited regarding the short- and long-term effects of MM on critical health outcomes, including cognitive function, physical and mental health, and overall quality of life, in this population. To bet…
Background. Arthritis is a common chronic condition among older adults in Canada. Shared decision making (SDM) regarding medical cannabis (MC) use has been anticipated to result in improved health outcomes. However, the practice of SDM for MC remains limited. Few studies addressed what clinicians need to decide with their patients about MC. We explored clinicians' perspectives on what determines their decisional n…
BackgroundVaccine-preventable diseases pose significant health risks to older adults. Despite widespread vaccine availability, hesitancy related to uncertainty, misinformation, and access challenges continues to affect vaccination uptake, presenting an ongoing public health concern. ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess perceptions related to vaccination, develop age-appropriate educational strategies through commun…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and aims Cannabis use among U.S. older adults has risen rapidly over the past two decades. This study examined the changes in and correlates of cannabis-involved substance use treatment admissions among this demographic. Methods Using the 2000-2021 concatenated Treatment Episode Data Set-Admissions (TEDS-A) age 50+ (N=5,593,004), we fitted joinpoint regression models to examine changes in the percent of…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective We evaluated performance-based differences in neuropsychological functioning in older adults (age 65+) across the dementia continuum (cognitively intact, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia) according to recent cannabis use (past six months). Method A sample of 540 older adults from a well-characterized observational cohort was included for analysis. Participants completed a standardized questionnair…
Introduction As cities become increasingly expensive, it is unclear how rising housing costs impact older adults' health and the ability to age-in-place. Methods We examined key indicators of housing instability - concerns about paying rent/mortgage on time and number of moves in the past 5 years - in relation to health and substance use among a sample of adults over age 50 with a history of cannabis use living in…
Open article record in new tab ↗Addiction literacy equips older adults with the knowledge to navigate substance use risks amid unique challenges like polypharmacy and social isolation. With rising trends in cannabis use among this group, targeted education can promote safe practices and reduce preventable harms. By fostering open conversations and integrating addiction literacy into healthcare, providers can support informed decision-making.
Open article record in new tab ↗As the global population ages, the need for effective interventions to support cognitive health in older adults is growing. Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating component of cannabis, has emerged as a potential neuroprotective agent due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anxiolytic properties. While preclinical studies show promising effects on hippocampal neurogenesis and cognitive performance, human tri…
Open article record in new tab ↗With increasing substance misuse among older adults, we examined the question of whether older adults may be less likely to endorse certain DSM-5 criteria for alcohol and cannabis use disorders (AUD and CUD). We used the 2021-2023 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (N = 17,494 for AUD and N = 12,264 for CUD) and descriptive statistics to compare the 65+ and under 65 age groups in their endorsements of 11 DSM-…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Driving performance involves multiple underlying components of psychomotor functioning, such as attention, executive functions, and vehicle control. While the effects of acute medical marijuana and prescription opioid intoxication are known, how long-term use of medical marijuana under real-world conditions affects driving performance is unknown. Additionally, there are numerous ongoing physical and cog…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundSocial isolation and loneliness are significant public health concerns, particularly among older adults. Social prescribing, a non-medical intervention that links individuals to community-based support and activities, has gained attention as a potential solution. However, the effectiveness of social prescribing in addressing social isolation and loneliness in older adults remains unclear. ObjectiveThis s…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThis study investigates the determinants of quality of life (QoL) among older adults residing in institutional settings in Bangladesh. MethodsUtilizing a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 570 elderly participants across four institutional care facilities. Sociodemographic, physical health, dietary habits and comorbidity determinants were analyzed to determine their effect on QoL, measured…
Open article record in new tab ↗As care needs in rural sub-Saharan African communities grow, informal caregiving by older adults is a key and growing familial resource. However, such caregiving may generate unique challenges and consequences for the carers. We examined how caregiving is associated with health, food insecurity and subjective wellbeing among older adults in rural Mpumalanga province, South Africa. We used the first two waves of da…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe increasing prevalence of depression and functional disability in older adults highlights the need for targeted interventions, with sleep as a potentially modifiable factor, yet the longitudinal effects and mediating role of sleep remain poorly understood. MethodsThis review and conceptual framework aimed to examine the pairwise bidirectional associations between sleep, depression, and functional disa…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveThe primary objective of this scoping review is to identify current evidence for the delivery of effective health education to older migrants from culturally diverse backgrounds. The secondary goals are to determine the characteristics of effective health education delivery for this population, how older migrants prefer to receive health education, and what cultural considerations influence the uptake of…
Background Following the legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018, people aged 65 + years reported a significant increase in cannabis consumption. Despite limited research with older adults regarding the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, there is increasing interest and use among this population, particularly for those who have chronic illnesses or are at end of life. Long-term Care (LTC) facilities are required…
There is undoubtedly an alarmingly rising trend of substance use among older adults. This has necessitated a paradigm shift in healthcare and propelled strategies aimed at effective prevention and screening. Age-related physiological changes, such as diminished metabolism and increased substance sensitivity, make older adults particularly vulnerable to adverse effects of substances. This not only has adverse psych…
Background and objectives Anorexia of aging (AoA) is a prevalent geriatric syndrome characterized by a multifactorial decline in appetite and reduced food intake associated with the aging process. This systematic review aims to investigate the use and outcomes of cannabinoids in addressing AoA, with the goal of providing a comprehensive understanding and discussing their potential integration into daily clinical p…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cannabis has long been stigmatized as an illicit drug. Since legalization in Canada for both medical and recreational purposes, older adults' cannabis consumption has increased more than any other age group. Yet, it is unclear how the normalization of cannabis has impacted perceptions of stigma for older adults consuming cannabis medicinally. Qualitative description was used to elucidate the experiences of older C…