Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support for Older Adults with ADHD

By Kathleen G. Nadeau

Book Overview

Is it Alzheimer's? It Just Might Be ADHD

Do you...Forget to pay billsLive in a disorganized environmentStruggle with depression and anxietyProcrastinate on projects, even ones that initially excite youHave high levels of conflict with those close to youHave a child diagnosed with ADHD and/or a family history of learning disordersIf 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030682891X
• ISBN13: 9780306828911
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Balance
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.3"