A retirement home for stoners: the next business?

If there is one segment of the population that can reap the benefits of the medical marijuana, ...it really is the golden years. Many retirees have discovered the relaxing effects of cannabis, as well as a new way to manage pain, sleep, and appetite, giving them a fresh perspective on daily life.

Although there are officially no nursing homes that use cannabis as a medical treatment, the concept itself could provide some relief to those in pain while reducing the cost of medication.

Education for Older Adults

The Institute Rossmoor Medical Marijuana Education and Support Club, located in San Francisco, provides information on the cannabis for older adults who are seeking an alternative to medication through marijuana to treat their physical and emotional conditions.

During a monthly meeting, the institute educates older adults on how to use marijuana, when to use it, and what cannabis varieties, drinking habits, and much more. Over the years, the club's membership has grown significantly.

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It’s no surprise that cannabis is becoming popular among seniors, and it’s likely only a matter of time before the cannabis industry fully embraces this demographic. Cannabis has proven effective in relieve chronic pain, arthritis, Parkinson's, or Alzheimer.

It’s entirely possible to imagine a place where older adults wouldn’t have to worry about the quality or availability of marijuana, where cannabis could be grown specifically for them by professionals.

The success of this facility, however, would depend heavily on the answer to this question: «When you retire, would you choose a facility that provides medical cannabis in addition to other care?»