Senior Wellness
Cannabis and Aging Classes
Older adults also need access to the medical cannabis products that they rely on for their wellness.
by Sara Figueroa, contributing writer
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How did you first learn about cannabis? Did you gather information in bits and pieces, hearing shreds of folklore from friends or older siblings? What were you able to learn about how the endocannabinoid system works, or what phytocannabinoids are best for certain ailments?
Founded in 1887, the Monday Club of Webster Groves is the oldest women’ s organization in Missouri. Members participate in workshops, classes, and other social and learning opportunities. During my presentation, attendees were eager to share their experiences with cannabis— good and bad. Like many older adults I meet, they expressed that they know cannabis is helpful for conditions associated with aging, but they also had a lot of questions about how to get started.
During Cannabis Prohibition, honest, straightforward information about medical cannabis was difficult to obtain. Drug scheduling and cultural stigma made research challenging and the dissemination of findings almost impossible. Even though more adults than ever support the use of medical cannabis today, many people, especially those over the age of 65, do not know where to begin exploring medical cannabis or how to utilize it in a safe, health-promoting way.
Since July 2025, on behalf of BeLeaf Medical, I have been presenting classes about cannabis for adults over age 55. These classes are designed for any audience of older adults and their providers, with varying levels of experience in cannabis.
The Monday Club attendees enjoyed discovering wellness products during cannabis and aging classes.
( Monday Club photos by Sarah Ceti)
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking to a few groups in the St. Louis area. In March 2026, I was invited to present a cannabis education class to the Monday Club of Webster Groves and to the St. Louis chapter of Oasis Institute.
Monday Club of Webster Groves
Sara Figueroa( on left) listens as an audience member shares their cannabis experience.
St. Louis Oasis
Edibles aren’ t always the appropriate first choice for older adults. Vapes can be an easier entry point for experimenting with cannabis strains.
Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Oasis( Older Adult Service and Information Systems) Institute is a globally recognized lifelong learning and volunteer nonprofit. Oasis members can attend classes on almost any topic, including science, history, fitness, and now, cannabis. Open to a broader audience, the St. Louis Oasis class at The Church on Delmar attracted participants with more varied cannabis experience, ranging from novice users to licensed home growers. Yet all reported learning new information and shared gratitude for the shifting cultural attitudes( stigmas) toward medical cannabis.
Participants were introduced to different consumption methods, and some visited a dispensary for the first time. Conveniently, there is a
26 May 2026