ADHD in Older Adults
ADHD in older adults is mistaken for dementia or cognitive decline, and often exacerbated by hormonal changes. Here, learn about telltale symptoms, unique diagnosis criteria, and treatment solutions that factor in a patient’s other conditions and medications.
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ADHD in Older Adults
Does ADHD Get Worse with Age? Persistent Symptoms and Smart Treatment in Older Adults
Does ADHD get worse with age? Can you take ADHD medication if you’re over 65? What if you have a...
“ADHD in Older Adults: From Late Diagnosis to Treatment Strategies” [Video Replay & Podcast #331]
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ADHD Diagnosis in Adults
Is It ADHD, or Is It Age?
It's not always easy to determine whether it's attention deficit or aging that's causing an elderly...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Genetic Risk for ADHD Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease, Cognitive Decline
A genetic predisposition for ADHD is associated with late-onset cognitive decline, memory impairment,...
On-Demand Webinars
“ADHD Over 50: Old Age, ADHD, or Something Else?” [Video Replay & Podcast #218]
In this hour-long webinar-on-demand, learn about diagnosing ADD in seniors with David W. Goodman, ...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Mild Cognitive Impairment and ADHD Uniquely Impair Older Adults
Though the symptoms of ADHD and mild cognitive impairment overlap in older adults, a new study found...
ADHD News & Research
CDC: Half of People with ADHD Diagnosed in Adulthood
New data identifying the prevalences of adult ADHD, plus symptom and diagnosis discrepancies between...
ADHD in Women
Turning Regret Into Reset After an ADHD Diagnosis
Getting an ADHD diagnosis in middle age can spur a life-changing journey toward acceptance for many...
ADHD in Older Adults
Q: “I’m Sure My Mom Has ADHD, But She Refuses to Be Evaluated.”
“If you are convinced that your mother has ADHD, then you don’t have to wait for a formal diagnosis...
On-Demand Webinars
“ADHD Across the Lifespan: How Symptoms Evolve and Fluctuate” [Video Replay & Podcast #518]
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ADHD in Older Adults
How to Dodge Social Isolation in Retirement
How to deal with loneliness as an older adult with ADHD? Find an environment that plans activities,...
ADHD News & Research
The State of Adult ADHD Today
The landscape for researching, evaluating, and treating ADHD in adults is shifting rapidly. Here are...
Free Downloads
Free Guide to ADHD in Older Adults
Bring this Patient Resource to your next doctor’s appointment to guide discussion of the safety of...
Adult Blogs
“I’m Newly Diagnosed at 90 — and So Thankful”
At 90, I am now physically slow and creaky, but mentally alert. I live on my own and still drive my...
On-Demand Webinars
“ADHD in Older Adults: Clinical Guidance and Implications” [Video Replay & Podcast #499]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#499), download the slide presentation, and...