Prevalence and Treatment of Substance Misuse in Older Adults: Beyond Early Adulthood
Abstract Substance misuse, traditionally seen as a problem of early to mid-adulthood, is becoming increasingly prevalent among the older adult…
Indigenous older adults
The potential of cannabinoids in managing cancer-related anorexia in older adults: a systematic review of the literature
Abstract Anorexia of Aging (AoA) is a highly prevalent syndrome among older adults. AoA links to adverse outcomes, such as…
Cannabis use in a Canadian long-term care facility: a case study
Abstract Background: Following the legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018, people aged 65 + years reported a significant increase…
The Effects of Stigma: Older Persons and Medicinal Cannabis
Abstract Cannabis has long been stigmatized as an illicit drug. Since legalization in Canada for both medical and recreational purposes,…
Medical Cannabis Is Not Associated with a Decrease in Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults
Abstract The proportion of older adults using medical cannabis is rising. Therefore, we aimed to assess the effects of herbal…
Association between chronic disease and substance use among older adults in Tennessee
Abstract Background: Substance use and misuse have a negative impact on health care outcomes, specifically in the older adult population.…
Texturized Vegetable Protein as a Source of Protein Fortification of Wheat Buns
Abstract Increasing interest in plant-based proteins is particularly relevant in the food service sector. For specific groups, e.g., older adults,…
Herbal Cannabis Use Is Not Associated with Changes in Levels of Endocannabinoids and Metabolic Profile Alterations among Older Adults
Abstract Simple Summary: The endocannabinoid system is a complex cell-signaling system that has numerous effects on the human body, including…
Disparity between Perceptual Fall Risk and Physiological Fall Risk in Older Cannabis Users: A Pilot Study
Abstract Aging is associated with cognitive decline and increased fall risk. Cognitive impairment is associated with cannabis use, which is…
Cannabis use frequency, route of administration, and co-use with alcohol among older adults in Washington state
Abstract Background: The US national surveys and data from legal adult use cannabis states show increases in the prevalence of…