018 – Can CBD Help With Alzheimer’s Agitation? A geriatrician explains cannabis for dementia

Episode 18 September 01, 2026 00:24:42
018 – Can CBD Help With Alzheimer’s Agitation? A geriatrician explains cannabis for dementia
Helping Older Parents Podcast
018 – Can CBD Help With Alzheimer’s Agitation? A geriatrician explains cannabis for dementia

Sep 01 2026 | 00:24:42

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Show Notes

Dr. K explains the difference between CBD and THC, and discusses recent research showing that CBD reduced agitation in people with dementia who were on hospice.

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