ADHD Experts Podcast
140- Is It ADHD—or Age? Recognizing and Treating ADHD in Midlife and Beyond
Apr 19, 2016
Linda Roggli, author and coach specializing in ADHD for women, dives deep into recognizing ADHD in older adults. She discusses how symptoms can mimic age-related forgetfulness and the importance of accurate diagnosis. The conversation touches on the emotional experience of late ADHD diagnoses, practical lifestyle tips for adults over 45, and navigating specialized ADHD care and treatments. Roggli also highlights how hormones and medications, including the role of Vitamin D3, can influence ADHD symptoms, making it essential to manage care with informed advocacy.
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Quick takeaways
- Adults with ADHD often remain undiagnosed, as symptoms can be mistaken for normal age-related cognitive decline and forgetfulness.
- Hormonal changes during menopause significantly impact ADHD symptoms in women, emphasizing the need for tailored evaluations and treatment plans.
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Understanding Adult ADHD Prevalence
Research indicates that a significant portion of adults with ADHD remain undiagnosed, with upwards of 75% unaware of their condition. The speaker emphasizes that ADHD symptoms can often be mistaken for normal age-related cognitive decline, leading to misinterpretation of forgetfulness and mental fog as signs of dementia or Alzheimer's. Studies have shown that ADHD prevalence in adults ages 44 to 85 is around 3.3%, which is notably lower than childhood statistics. Notably, as individuals age, they may develop compensatory strategies that mask their ADHD symptoms, complicating accurate diagnosis.
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