Cannabis for Symptom Management in Older Adults

The purpose of this article is to present evidence on the efficacy and safety of medical cannabis as a therapy for symptom management in palliative care . This article provides an overview of the evidence on the risks and benefits of using medical cannabis for the indications of chronic pain, cancer-related pain, cancer cachexia , dementia , and Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, there is insufficient evidence to determine the effectiveness and...