Late diagnosis of ADHD in elderly patients and the exacerbation of neurological changes resulting from the aging process
Early diagnosis of ADHD in older adults is crucial to differentiate their learning difficulties from aging, allowing them to maintain daily activities. The study reveals how identifying and treating ADHD can improve the quality of life and functional capacity of these patients.
Authors
- Pedro Henrique Rodrigues (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5631-6229)
- Natália Gonçalves de Castro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5293-8278)
- Mirela Ambrósio Leal
- Gabriel Barreto Ferreira Moreira
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-10-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.56238/iiicongressmedicalnursing-047
- Primary Topic
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00