Understanding your options
Cannabis & Aging
Clear, independent cannabis education for mature adults, caregivers and families.
Wondering if cannabis is right for you?
Let’s start with a conversation.
No pressure. No advertising. No sales pitch.
A comfortable place to start
More information.
A clearer understanding.
Since legalization, cannabis information has become more available—but not always clearer. Long-held beliefs, unfamiliar terms and mixed messages can make it hard to know what to trust.
This 60–75-minute session offers clear, practical education to help you look beyond common myths, build on what you already know and understand your options. There is plenty of room for questions.
The conversation
You don’t need to know
where to start.
Complete beginners, people returning to cannabis after many years, caregivers and curious family members are welcome.
What we’ll cover
- THC and CBD—what they are and how they differ
- Oils, edibles, flower and other common formats
- Labels, potency and why dose matters
- Effects, concerns and safer-use basics
Questions we can explore
- How might age change sensitivity to cannabis?
- What about medications and possible interactions?
- How do I discuss cannabis with my healthcare provider?
- How can I recognize reliable information?
No products are sold or promoted. Sessions are educational, judgment-free and welcoming. Where the evidence is uncertain, that uncertainty is explained clearly.
For individuals and families
Interested in joining
a conversation?
You’re welcome to come with questions, whether you’re exploring cannabis for yourself or trying to understand it for someone you care about.
Ask Matt about opportunities to attend a public session. Confirmed dates and registration details will be added here when available.
Ask about sessions to attendMeet Matt
A person you can
ask questions.
15+ years of cannabis experience
Former kinesiologist · Certified Ganjier
Matthew Jerome is a cannabis educator and former kinesiologist with more than 15 years of experience in medicinal cannabis, patient support, cultivation and public education. He is also Canada’s first fully certified Ganjier.
Matt and his family recently made Burlington home. His goal is simple: make cannabis easier to understand, answer questions without judgment, and help people feel more confident making informed decisions. He is here to educate—not to sell or persuade.
“I’m not here to sell you cannabis. I’m here to help you understand it.”
For community hosts
Bring the conversation
to your community.
Interested in hosting a Cannabis & Aging session? Tell Matt about your organization, your audience and the dates you have in mind.
Email Matt about a sessionStart with three details
- Your organization and location
- Who would attend the conversation
- Your preferred timing
Share it with your program coordinator or bring it to your next planning meeting.