Do you have any knowledge or experience in diagnosing the elderly (80+) with ADHD? What is the best way to differentiate between undiagnosed ADHD symptoms, which appear to have become more acute with age, and Alzheimer’s disease in the elderly?
ADHD is a neurological disorder present at birth. Thus, the history of hyperactivity, inattention, or impulsivity has been noted since at least age seven. If the inattention is due to Alzheimer’s or a related disorder, the behaviors noted would not have been present in the person’s life until the time of onset of the problems noted.
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Adults with LD