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New kiosks in senior communities make ordering cannabis simple, with products delivered in hours for those who struggle with technology.<\/p>\n

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PHOENIX \u2014 As demand for marijuana rises among older adults, two cannabis-based companies are introducing a new way for seniors to access products: user-friendly kiosks placed inside senior living communities.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The kiosks, developed through a partnership between LoveBud and Life Is Chill, are designed to simplify the ordering process and provide delivery within hours, targeting seniors who may struggle with smartphones or online platforms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The kiosk interface allows users to browse products by category, including options tailored to seniors such as edibles and topicals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cA lot of the elders don\u2019t really want to smoke. They want to use an edible or topical,\u201d Dana Lillestol, the Senior Education Advocate with Life is Chill, said while demonstrating the system.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The companies say the kiosks address common barriers older adults face with technology.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cThe seniors have roadblocks, and we\u2019re here to take away those roadblocks,\u201d Lillestol said. \u201cThey\u2019re struggling with technology, and they don\u2019t know how to use their iPhone or their Android to go to a website for a dispensary and find what they need.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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While the LoveBud app offers a full browsing experience with posts and advertisements for tech-savvy users, the kiosks operate on what the companies call an \u201ceasy mode,\u201d streamlining the process.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cIt takes away the whole social side,\u201d James Watkins, the CEO of Lovebud, said. \u201cSome people don\u2019t want to go through posts and videos; they just want to get their product.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The kiosks also include a help feature that connects users directly to a live representative for assistance or medical-related questions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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In addition, the companies plan to introduce an educational portal to help users learn more about cannabis products, with the goal of eventually expanding access to personal devices like tablets and smartphones.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Two independent senior living facilities in the East Valley have already approved the kiosks, according to the companies. Watkins said adoption largely depends on whether properties allow residents to receive deliveries.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cAs long as the property is okay with them actually receiving their medicine delivered to them, then there\u2019s no problem,” Watkins said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Once an order is placed, delivery is expected within hours. The app currently features products from more than 50 brands, including capsules, drinks, flower and CBD options.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The companies say limits on recreational and medical purchases still apply, and users must create an account before completing transactions through the app.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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