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In California, seniors are getting together to sample weed-laced lip balms, topical ointments, and tinctures in Mary Kay-style parties at their retirement communities.

Adults in late middle age tended to consume more cannabis than those of retirement age – but that seems to be quickly changing.

From retirement communities to nursing homes, older Americans are increasingly turning to marijuana for relief from aches and pains.

Older Americans are among the fastest growing groups of pot users, according to recent research and drug surveys.

In April 2015, Carrie Tice was despairing over her 80-year-old mother’s advancing Alzheimer’s when a caregiver at her senior center in California recommended giving her a topical dose of marijuana.

NYU study seeks to understand the prevalence of use in older adults.

NYU study seeks to understand the prevalence of use in older adults.

There’s a big battle at Florida's ballot box in just three weeks: medical marijuana.

There’s a big battle at Florida's ballot box in just three weeks: medical marijuana.

Take it as an indicator in the rapidly changing world of cannabis use, but a group of senior citizens are organizing their own social network to discuss marijuana.