E91 - Dementia in Long Term Care with Dr. Blake Pearson (Re-Hash)

Reefer MEDness

What is the evidence? Where are the studies? There is no proof that cannabis can treat anything! Well…What if I told you there are lots of studies showing that cannabis has medical benefits? What if there was a study going on right now in Sarnia looking at Cannabis and Dementia in Long Term Care (LTC) homes? Dr. Blake Pearson and his partners in Lambton County are the epitome of “Think Global, Act Local”. They are tackling the pervasive problem of dementia in all LTC homes by seeing if cannabis can improve it in their local LTC system. Their study also measures if cannabis use in Dementia patients can help reduce Care Giver Burnout. This exciting research on the shores of Lake Huron is adding to the growing mountain of cannabis as medicine. We also take a left turn into “Green Washing”, but it is not what you think. Come have a listen.

Pearson Health: pearsonhealth.org

Music by:

Don’t Stop Believin’ –

Journey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs

(Yes we got a SOCAN

membership to use this

song all legal and

proper like)

Additional Music:

Desiree Dorion

desireedorion.com

Marc Clement

marcclementmusic.com

Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca