Alzheimer’s Disease
Medical cannabis for Alzheimer’s disease can help to reduce neuroinflammation, enhance relaxation, and potentially slow the progression of cognitive decline.
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia causing progressive brain deterioration that leads to symptoms like memory loss, confusion, and speech and language difficulties. Of all types of dementia, Alzheimer’s is most common, making up 60-70% of all UK dementia cases. After symptoms first develop, people with Alzheimer’s could live for between 8 and 20 years, so maintaining quality of life is important.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s differ from person to person, but could include memory loss, disorientation, getting lost in familiar places, problems with decision-making, behavioural changes, hallucinations, delusions, low mood or anxiety.
Treatments
There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but certain treatments can help to ease symptoms. These include medications to treat challenging behaviours, cognitive stimulation therapy, or cognitive rehabilitation. Sometimes, medications cause side effects, so finding alternative therapies can help. Recent research suggests cannabis has potential neuroprotective properties, and could help to protect against a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
79%
In a 2023 study, 79% of dementia caregivers reported that cannabis improved neuropsychiatric symptoms
30%
In a 2024 study, medical cannabis reduced agitation in Alzheimer’s disease patients by an average of 30%
12 weeks
A 2023 study on cannabis for Alzheimer’s disease saw a reduction in agitation, irritability and sleep disturbances after 12 weeks
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Word from our expert
Dr Sunil Arora Chief Medical Officer
While medical cannabis is not a cure for Alzheimer’s, it may offer relief from some of the most distressing behavioural and psychological symptoms, especially when traditional treatments fall short.
The key is thoughtful, individualised use.
At Emerald, our team of experts can help you explore medical cannabis treatments for alzheimer’s disease that work for you, providing you with a safe, natural option to restore balance in your life.
