I have wanted my mom (lives in California) to take marijuana for quite some time for her pain, sleeplessness, etc. The last time I visited I was able to help her get a medical marijuana card and found a dispensary that would deliver. The intensity of her pain is much lower, she is sleeping better and overall seems to be more relaxed. My mom sent me an email sometime this weekend with an article from the Monterey Herald showing the benefits many seniors have had in the area.

http://www.montereyherald.com/seniors/ci_2644...-marijuana

I hope sometime in the near future all states will allow the use of marijuana for rec, medical or whatever!