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. #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdempowerment This ADHD Experts webinar was originally broadcast on April 4, 2024. Download the slides associated with this webinar here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/a... 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... Subscribe to the ADDitude YouTube Channel:    / @additudemag   Visit the ADDitude web site: https://www.additudemag.com Follow ADDitude on Facebook:   / additudemag   Follow ADDitude on Instagram:   / additudemag   Follow ADDitude on Twitter:   / additudemag   Follow ADDitude on Pinterest:   / additudemag