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ADHD Experts Podcast
499- ADHD in Older Adults: Clinical Guidance and Implications
Apr 23, 2024
David W. Goodman discusses ADHD in older adults, highlighting the possible link to dementia. He explores the complexities of diagnosing and treating ADHD in adults over 50, emphasizing the importance of recognizing comorbidities and ensuring safe treatment options. The podcast also addresses challenges in diagnosing ADHD in older adults and managing symptoms with medication, including insights on perimenopause in older women.
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- ADHD in older adults is often overlooked, despite common occurrence and distinct symptoms that manifest differently, posing challenges in diagnosis.
- Evaluation for ADHD in older adults requires assessing coexisting medical conditions like depression and cognitive decline for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Diagnosis and Treatment Challenges in Older Adults with ADHD
Diagnosing and treating ADHD in older adults poses challenges as current US Clinical Guidelines do not address evaluating, diagnosing, and treating adults, especially those over 50. Individuals often face barriers as providers rarely evaluate older adults for ADHD despite reporting cognitive concerns like memory problems and mood changes.
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