Today’s guest is Kathleen Nadeau, author of ‘Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support for Older Adults’. Kathleen shares possible signs and effects of adult ADHD. ADHD in adults is severely under-diagnosed and the name “attention deficit disorder” can be misleading. Most think ADHD’s main issue is causing difficulty in paying attention, but it really can impact almost every aspect of life. SO how is anxiety and depression is related to ADHD especially those in retirement, does aging affect ADHD and how to deal with this disorder.
One of the foremost ADHD experts tackles adult cases in the aging generation and offers a practical, helpful guide for those with and without a diagnosis
Do you…
Forget to pay bills
Live in a disorganized environment
Struggle with depression and anxiety
Procrastinate on projects, even ones that initially excite you
Have high levels of conflict with those close to you
Have a child diagnosed with ADHD and/or a family history of learning disorders
If some of these patterns sound familiar, you may have undiagnosed ADHD. ADHD in adults is one of the most common disorders. Living with ADHD in our later years is hugely influenced by multiple factors: co-occurring issues, such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and learning disorders combined with a heightened level of stress, the presence or lack of support from others, and the number of people we are responsible for, can complicate and intensify the effects of ADHD.
The good news is that you’ve come to the right place to learn more about how older adults with ADHD can lead calmer, happier, more productive lives. Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, a foremost authority on ADHD, has been working with this underserved and underrepresented population. Dedicated to the health and wellbeing of today’s older adults with ADHD, Still Distracted After All These Years offers strategies to build a support system, gain better control over your daily life and create a more ADHD-friendly retirement.