Alzheimer’s Disease
One-third of people aged 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia. If you or a loved one struggle with Alzheimer’s disease and need relief from agitation, aggression, or other behavioral symptoms, turn to Kaya Life in Gulfport, Mississippi. The highly trained experts provide access to medical marijuana to reduce some symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Schedule an evaluation by phone or request one online today.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that tends to gradually worsen. It’s characterized by brain changes and gradual decline in behavioral skills, social skills, memory, thinking, and self-care. While there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, treatment may slow its progression or help better manage its symptoms.
Which symptoms can Alzheimer’s disease cause?
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include:
- Forgetting things easily
- Reduced ability to think clearly
- Memory loss
- Repeating questions and statements repeatedly
- Forgetting appointments
- Getting lost in familiar places
- Misplacing items often
- Difficulty with conversations
- Problems concentrating
- Challenges multitasking
- Poor judgment
- Forgetting to turn off the stove
- Difficulty driving
- Mood swings
- Depression
- Social withdrawal
- Anger
- Aggression
- Loss of interest in typical daily activities
- Distrusting others
- Sleep habit changes
- Wandering
- Delusions
Self-care, such as bathing, getting dressed, or preparing food, may become difficult as Alzheimer’s disease advances.
What are the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease?
About 6.5 million Americans ages 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. It’s risk factors include:
- Aging
- Family history of Alzheimer’s disease
- Being female
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Down syndrome
- Air pollution
- Head trauma
- Poor sleep
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Obesity
- Lack of exercise
- Poor dietary habits
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Smoking
- Poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes
Adopting healthy habits may diminish your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
How can medical marijuana help with Alzheimer’s disease?
Studies found that medical cannabis could be effective for treating the following symptoms linked to dementia: disinhibition, agitation, irritability, and behavioral disorders. Researchers found that marijuana may also reduce rigidity and improve cognition.
Am I a candidate for medical marijuana for Alzheimer’s disease?
By law, Alzheimer’s disease is a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in the state of Mississippi. To receive your medical marijuana card, you must be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another qualifying condition.
Then, you can complete an in-person evaluation with a highly trained Kaya Life practitioner who determines if you’re a candidate. If so, they complete your medical certification. This allows you to apply for a medical marijuana card.
Bring a digital photo, medical records, proof of state of residency, and a government-issued ID card during evaluations at Kaya Life.
After receiving your electronic marijuana identification card, you can purchase medical cannabis at a nearby licensed dispensary. Follow up with your provider after six months and renew your identification card annually.
Schedule an Alzheimer’s disease evaluation at Kaya Life by phone or request one online today.
