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Edible Cannabis and Pain, Sleep, and Mental Health Management in Older Adults

  • By

  • Rebecca K. Delaney

  • Melissa H. Watt

  • Madeline Stanger

  • Isabelle Hong

  • Nehal K. Bakshi

  • Angela Fagerlin

  • Angela Bryan

  • May 8, 2026

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    Cannabis use among older adults is rising, primarily for pain relief, sleep improvement, and mental health concerns.

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    Many older adults do not disclose cannabis use to healthcare providers, complicating medical guidance on its use.

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    Edible cannabis products are popular among seniors, but their unique challenges include dosing uncertainty and delayed effects.

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    The study aims to understand older adults' motivations for choosing different cannabis products to manage health issues.

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    Qualitative analysis of interviews will inform evidence-based tools to help older adults make informed cannabis choices.

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Edible Cannabis and Pain, Sleep, and Mental Health Management in Older Adults

  • by Rebecca K. Delaney, Melissa H. Watt, Madeline Stanger, Isabelle Hong, Nehal K. Bakshi, Angela Fagerlin, Angela Bryan

  • May 8, 2026

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