It’s so tough watching my dad deal with dementia.
And he is sort of in the end stages of Alzheimer’s.
This was a man who was just my hero all of my life. Now, I’m lucky if he even recognizes me from day to day. Not too long ago, we had to get him full time care as I just could no longer take care of him in my home. But we made that transition easier with the help of medical marijuana. That’s right, medical marijuana can be quite beneficial for those suffering from dementia. While there is no cure for this disease, medical cannabis does play a role in my dad’s comfort. It’s sort of ironic considering how against all cannabis products he once was. I’ve told him that he is taking medical cannabis but I don’t think he really understands or cares. He just knows that the candy he eats helps him feel better and relax. Those candies are actually cannabis gummies. And dad gets a couple everyday. The thing that medical marijuana does for dad is help him deal with anxiety and fear brought on by the dementia. Since he started taking the cannabis products, I no longer see the abject terror in his eyes. The confusion from the dementia really makes him tense and sometimes even combative. That doesn’t happen when he’s taking his cannabis gummies. I would recommend that anyone dealing with a parent who has dementia get the medical marijuana facts. It’s been a real game changer for my dad and for me. While I miss the dad I knew, at least he’s no longer frightened and that helps me a lot as well.