ADHD in the Elderly: An Unexpected Diagnosis

A 70-year-old patient with no psychiatric history presents to your office complaining of memory problems. The patient frequently misplaces items, forgets appointments, and has difficulty completing tasks. You observe that the patient interrupts you frequently and misinterprets your instructions during cognitive screening. The patient is concerned about having dementia. That's on your differential, but could it be attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? Even in an older patient, it's worth considering.
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: news