ADHD Over 50: Old Age, ADHD, or Something Else? (with David Goodman, M.D., FAPA) |
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In this hour-long ADDitude webinar, David W. Goodman, M.D., FAPA, leads a discussion for clinicians on how to identify ADHD symptoms in adults over age 50, how stimulants fit into a treatment regimen for patients who are taking multiple medications, and more.
A note: This episode is designed for ADHD clinicians, but open to adults with ADHD. Although all are welcome to view the replay, non-clinicians may want to notify the professionals with whom they work of this opportunity and share the audio and slide materials. Download the slides associated with this webinar here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-symptoms-add-in-seniors/ 5:19 ADHD in Older Adults 8:09 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM 5) 10:51 Onset of Symptoms vs. Time of Diagnosis 12:10 Diagnostic Overlap 14:19 Prevalence: How Common Is It? 16:21 Adult ADHD Prevalence Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam 16:54 Identification and Assessment of Late-Life ADHD in Memory Clinics 23:44 Psychopharmacological Treatment of ADHD in Adults Aged 50+ 24:53 Medical Illness Considerations in Older Adults 26:37 Impairment: How Does ADHD Affect Daily Functioning? 31:16 Monitoring 35:00 Comprehensive Role of the Therapist 36:10 Take-Away Points 38:24 Q&A Related Resources: 1. Read: A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60 https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-in-seniors-diagnosis-and-treatment-after-60/ 2. Read: Menopause, Hormones & ADHD: What We Know, What Research is Needed https://www.additudemag.com/menopause-hormones-adhd-women-research/ 3. ADHD in Older Adults: Distinct Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations https://www.additudemag.com/old-age-adhd-diagnosis-treatment/ Subscribe to the ADDitude YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_3d1NVczqxa-cQzFt2iVSw Visit the ADDitude web site: https://www.additudemag.com Follow ADDitude on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/additudemag/ Follow ADDitude on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/additudemag/ Follow ADDitude on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ADDitudeMag Follow ADDitude on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/additudemag |