Adult-Onset Attention Deficit –Hyperactivity Disorder and the Risk of Lewy Body Dementia: An Invited Commentary

Little is known about adult-onset Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, evidence exists to suggest that it is distinct from childhood-onset ADHD.1 Adult-onset ADHD, with a prevalence rate of 3%, is characterized by symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity (or impulsivity) but also by elevated cognitive complaints,1 suggesting a plausible link to neurodegeneration. Indeed, prior studies have shown a link between adult-onset ADHD and an increased risk of neurodegenerative disease,2 particularly dementia.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research