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]
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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...
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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...
ADHD Diagnosis in Adults
Click Here to Get the Adult's Guide to ADHD Diagnosis
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Decision 4: How can I find the most appropriate professional to diagnose and treat my ADHD?
Could you have adult ADHD? In this 8-part guide, you'll find expert answers to the questions that...
Adult ADHD
Hormonal Changes & ADHD: A Lifelong Tug-of-War
As estrogen and testosterone levels rise and fall through each stage of life, ADHD symptoms swing...
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New Finding: ADHD Medication Not Associated with Cardiovascular Risk
ADHD medication is not associated with hypertension, heart failure, or other cardiovascular disease...
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Free Guide to Menopause & ADHD: Treatments & Interventions
The estrogen loss during menopause triggers intense ADHD symptoms that severely impact quality of...
ADHD in Women
ADHD Impairment Peaks in Menopause, According to ADDitude Reader Survey
Half of women surveyed called memory problems and overwhelm “life-altering” in their 40s and 50s, and...
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Menopause, Hormones & ADHD: What We Know, What Research is Needed
Menopause and ADHD – both associated with impaired cognitive functioning and emotional dysregulation...
On-Demand Webinars
“Regret and Resolve: How Women with ADHD Can Transform the Challenges of a Late Diagnosis” [Video Replay and Podcast #392]
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Could ADHD Medications Improve Memory, Focus & Organization in Menopausal Women? The Research Says Yes
An overview of the first studies providing evidence that a stimulant medication can be well-tolerated...