Tags: Alzheimer’s, Dimentia, Elderly, Geriatrics, Neurology,
Moderator: Jeff Chen, MD - UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative
Panelists: David Schubert, Ph.D.; Gary Small, M.D.; Jamie Cox, MD
Rates of dementia are rising precipitously in our nation-by 2050 1 in 2 seniors will die with dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is responsible a majority of cases of dementia. The compounds in cannabis possess properties that have potential to treat the symptoms of AD as well as potential to slow or prevent AD. However, research on this subject is still in its infancy. This panel will join advocates, basic researchers, clinical researchers, and healthcare providers for a first-of-its kind discussion of the current state of knowledge and the future of cannabis and AD.