More research is needed to get a better sense of prevalence rates, increase awareness, improve diagnostics, and establish optimal treatment strategies for older adults with ADHD. Visit us on Facebook.

It also suggested adult ADHD may be a distinctly different syndrome. So, is the incidence of ADD going up or are more older adults simply getting checked, diagnosed and then treated?

Instead of being physically hyperactive, adults may experience restlessness or difficulty focusing. As people get older, the signs of ADHD can become less obvious, especially in structured places ...

“My older daughter was having some issues in school ... All of this has raised a lot of questions about adult ADHD, along ...

In adults, ADHD often shows up alongside mental health problems like depression and anxiety, which doctors tend to notice ...

A recent study suggested that more than 15 million U.S. adults — roughly 1 in 17 — have been diagnosed with ADHD. The condition always starts in childhood, but about half of adults with it are ...

Some older adults -- those who are already retired or close to it -- are likely deal with ADHD as well. Little research explores ADHD in adult women. Most women get an accurate diagnosis in their ...

Adults with ADHD might die up to 11 years earlier than those without the disorder, a first-of-its-kind study has found, as experts call for more investment into treatments. Chief executive of ADHD UK ...

Medscape Medical News, October 10, 2023 ADHD in Older Adults Linked to Increased Risk of Car Crashes A new study found a concerning link between older adults with self-reported ADHD and traffic ...

Jan. 28, 2025 — A new one-minute video game is able to accurately and efficiently identify children with autism from those who have ADHD or are ... Adults Diagnosed With ADHD May Have Reduced ...

New research identifies differing trends in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses among adolescents and adults, including an increase among adults ...