CHICAGO – Forgetfulness is one of the most common symptoms of adult attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder and should “definitely” be considered in the differential diagnosis for dementia in older patients who present with this complaint.
That’s the counsel of Dr. Anthony L. Rostain, professor of psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, who spoke at Psychiatry Update 2015, sponsored by Current Psychiatry and the American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists.
“An adult with ADHD may have enough resilience that they’ve been functioning well over the decades, but now it affects their ability to hold a job or maintain a relationship,” Dr. Rostain said. “Primary care doctors are typically the first health professional in a position to help these patients identify and manage their condition.”
Learn more about diagnosing and crafting appropriate treatment regimens for adults with ADHD, including helping them to see it as a chronic disorder, not a stigma or disease.
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