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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Ask the Experts
Does ADHD Get Worse With Old Age?
"I'm curious about the effect of old age on ADHD. Do symptoms tend to level off or get progressively...
“ADHD in Older Adults: From Late Diagnosis to Treatment Strategies” [Video Replay & Podcast #331]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#331), download the slide presentation, and...
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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, ...
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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...
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How to Dodge Social Isolation in Retirement
How to deal with loneliness as an older adult with ADHD? Find an environment that plans activities,...
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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...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Older Drivers with ADHD Have More Car Accidents
The risk of car accidents, traffic tickets, and hard-braking events is elevated among adults aged 65...
ADHD in Older Adults
ADHD and Age-Related Cognitive Changes: Known (and Unclear) Connections
Is ADHD a risk factor for developing mild cognitive impairment, cognitive decline, or dementia? Here,...
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First-Ever Adult ADHD Guidelines Forthcoming
ADHD diagnosis and treatment guidelines for adults in the U.S. will be published in 2024, says APSARD...
ADDitude Archives
The 25 Most Influential Reads from ADDitude’s First 25 Years
Over the past 25 years, the pages of ADDitude have revealed the painful truth of rejection...