ADHD Experts Podcast

612- Poor Memory & Attention Late in Life: Is It ADHD or Dementia?

July 22, 2026·58 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

When older adults report memory lapses and other cognitive difficulties to their doctors, what could be going on? David W. Goodman, M.D., explains what differentiates dementia from ADHD in older adults and discusses safe treatment options for ADHD in older populations. Resources: ADHD and Dementia Free Download: Free Guide to ADHD in Older Adults Read: Inside the Aging ADHD Brain Read: A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60 Read: Adults with ADD: Is Dementia in Your Future? Access the video and slides for podcast episode #612 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-dementia/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

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