ADHD in Older Adults: Clinical Guidance and Implications (w/ David Goodman, M.D., LFAPA)

In this ADDitude webinar, Dr. David Goodman shares research on ADHD in adults over the age of 50. He talks about how to distinguish ADHD from other medical and psychiatric conditions, such as dementia, mood disorders, and menopausal changes, and addresses concerns around stimulant medication use and cardiovascular risk.

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This ADHD Experts webinar was originally broadcast on April 4, 2024.

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7:00 prevalence of psych disorders
8:00 onset of diagnosis vs time of diagnosis
10:00 possible reasons for lack of concentration how do you sort this out?
11:00 Amsterdam study
12:00 "1 out of 5 memory clinics reported seeing ADHD patients"
14:00 what is a differential diagnosis?
17:00 perimenopause and estrogen
19:00 mild cognitive functioning
22:00 childhood vs adult diagnosis
23:00 "75% of adults who fulfill criteria for adhd as adults were NOT diagnosed as children."
24:00 Comorbidities and older adults with ADHD
26:00 different segments of adhd population in older adults
29:00 medications for adhd
31:00 older adults are excluded from clinical trials for many reasons
32:00 FDA approval limits for older adults - scripts written for people over 65 is off label
33:00 safety concerns
34:00 fear factor - neurodegeneration
36:00 much lower risk of dementia in those on stimulants
39:00 how do you evaluate an older adults for adhd
43:00 can ADHD symptoms become more apparent as you age?
45:00 Might I need to make a change to my meds later in life?
48:00 stimulants vs nonstimulants?
49:00 can stimulants be safely prescribed for people with heart conditions?
51:00 "should not be a contraindication in general for cardiovascular health"
53:00 emotional dysregulation (probably going to be in the next DSM)
54:00 how to talk to your doctor
56:00 how to talk to a resistant older parent about their potential adhd
58:00 managing menopause

Related Resources

1. Download: What Your Doctor Needs to Know About ADHD in Older Adults
https://www.additudemag.com/download/...

2. Read: First-Ever Adult ADHD Guidelines Forthcoming
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-diag...

3. Read: How to Find the Best ADHD Treatment Professional
https://www.additudemag.com/slideshow...

4. eBook: 9 Conditions Often Diagnosed with ADHD
https://www.additudemag.com/product/9...

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