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Is it Dementia or ADHD? Understanding the overlap In this conversation, Tarah and John explore the complexities of aging, particularly in relation to autism and ADHD. They discuss the cognitive changes that can occur in older adults, the importance of understanding these changes, and the overlap betwee
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Diagnosis rates are rising, and people everywhere are being prescribed medications with major side effects. But what if it's actually a misdiagnosis? We're talking, of course, about dementia.
Although dementia can look similar to ADHD and autism in older populations, treatment options are wildly different, and very few clinics perform ample screening to distinguish between these conditions. In this episode, we'll break down the similarities and differences. We'll also talk about the pitfalls of aging gracefully with ADHD and autism, so you and your loved ones can navigate the complexities armed with knowledge.
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Survey about menopause with ADHDStories about aging with autism Meta-analysis about aging well with autismVideo about aging with ADHD by Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. Clinics rarely screen for ADHD in older populationsStudy on ADHD and dementia riskCommon conditions that look like dementiaUp to 13% of diagnosed dementia cases are actually liver failureADHDers have poor autobiographical memoryADHD memories don't have context about time or location Dementia side effects reported by pharmacists and caretakersSevere side effects to dementia anti-psychotic drugsSevere side effects from anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody medications for dementia Only 31% of ADHDers would be eligible for a randomized controlled trial about ADHD meds
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Erscheinungsdatum: 22.12.2025, 05:21:58
