Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are almost three times more likely to develop dementia compared to their peers, a new study suggests. Taking medication could help, as there...
Older adults with ADHD are at greater risk for car crashes, data shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 06, 2023
Older adults who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a 74% higher risk of car crashes compared to their peers who don’t have the disorder. They also have a higher risk for hard-braking...
ADHD linked to Alzheimer’s disease across generations, scientists say
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 14, 2021
Parents of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s than their peers whose children do not have the condition, investigators...
AAADD — Ack! Why you should arrange to be interrupted
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 24, 2014
OK can I just sound off a bit? I hate being interrupted multiple times throughout the day when it is just not necessary. I mean, I am at an age where I am seriously affected with AAAD (Age Associated Attention...
Treatable attention disorders in stroke patients are often undiagnosed, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 29, 2013
Many stroke survivors have undiagnosed attention-related disorders that could be treated with therapy, according to newly published research.
