There’s little knowledge on how ADHD affects older adults. But getting an accurate diagnosis can improve your quality of life.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. That’s a children problem, isn’t it? Aren’t they supposed to somehow grow out of it? An adult, it turns out, can have a case of undiagnosed ADHD.

Once thought to be an issue limited to children and young adults, ADHD is being increasingly diagnosed in those who are much further down life’s road.

ADHD UK highlights that diagnosing ADHD in adults and adolescents aged 17 or older requires at least five symptoms that are consistent and not just occasional. So, what are they?

People with ADHD often struggle with executive function, which Didier describes as “your brain’s GPS” for navigating your day ...

A recent study suggested that more than 15 million U.S. adults — roughly 1 in 17 — have been diagnosed with ADHD.

The basics of adult ADHD ADHD is a brain-based disorder characterized in children, adolescents, and adults by symptoms such as having difficulty sustaining attention, poor time management, tardiness, ...

Prescriptions for ADHD drugs have been spiking, with the sharpest rise among middle-aged and older women, a new study finds. They're also the least likely to misuse the stimulants.

Older adults with ADHD may also experience issues with their working memory, forget common words or names, misplace things and/or have trouble following conversations.

ADHD symptoms in adults can go overlooked, and many people who suspect they have this disorder don’t seek out treatment.