Teri Sellers The next meeting of the Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group is November 17. The term medical marijuana refers to using the whole, unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to treat symptoms of illness and other conditions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not recognized or approved the marijuana plant as medicine. Scientific study of the chemicals in marijuana, called cannabinoids, has led to two FDA-approved medications that contain cannabinoid chemicals in pill form. Continued research may lead to more medications, such as the michigan organic rub. Because the marijuana plant contains chemicals that may help treat a range of illnesses and symptoms, many people argue that it should be legal for medical purposes. In fact, a growing number of states have legalized marijuana products like purple og, for medical use. It is even possible to buy products online in some states; products like CBD oil and softgel are sold for their pain relieving properties and possible use in mental illness management and can be purchased from sites like Front Range Relief. Our presenter is Sheri Flanagan who has over 30 years of experience in the health care arena. After graduating from college in New England, she worked as the Director of Marketing and Referral Services for an In-Patient Rehabilitation. In Arizona, she continued her career as a Senior Liaison for Health South. She also worked for Alterra Memory Care, helping Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients get the care they deserve. She then took a role as Director of Business Development for Arrowhead Hospital, where she worked directly with the CEO, to recruit physicians on a national level, with many different specialties. After helping so many patients in the traditional medical setting, she has now brought her love for helping patients, along with her clinical expertise, to Grassp, where she helps educate seniors and members of the medical community, about the therapeutic applications for medical cannabis As this industry is constantly growing, for anyone looking to start a business, looking into nevada marijuana laws (or a state where the use of cannabis is legal) would make such a difference in being able to start a business there. As the rules change, it is best to stay on the right side of the law.
Dr. Elaine Burns, an Arizona-licensed and board-certified Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD), is the founder and medical director of Southwest Medical Marijuana Evaluation Center. She is one of the state’s most qualified experts in the field, making her a trusted and valuable resource for other physicians, patients and the news media. After noting a gap between what physicians recommend for their patient and what is available, she created Dr. Burns’ ReLeaf™, a physician formulated line of cannabis and other botanical-infused products that assures a consistent quality and bridges this gap. Respite Care We may be able to provide free respite care for those with Alzheimer’s/Dementia during the caregiver meeting. This will allow the caregiver the opportunity and peace of mind to attend the discussion group. Please call me with your RSVP. Monthly Breakfast A more casual opportunity to meet and share with other caregivers is the first Saturday of each month. We will meet at Eagle’s Nest for breakfast and just talk. Getting to know other caregivers can be very supportive and helpful as the journey of this disease can be challenging. RSVP is required by November 1 for the November 3 breakfast. For information or to RSVP for respite care or the breakfast, please call Teri Sellers at 602-793-0299 or email [email protected].