01/10/2025
🌟 ADHD in Later Life, An Overlooked Reality
When people think of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), they often imagine children or young adults. But the reality is that ADHD does affect older adults too.
🧡- Around 2–4% of older adults are thought to have ADHD, but many remain undiagnosed.
🧡- Symptoms can look different in later life, for example, less hyperactivity and more issues with forgetfulness, organisation, and focus.
🧡- ADHD can be mistaken for normal ageing, dementia, or depression, which means older people often don’t get the right support.
🧡- Living with ADHD may impact daily routines, medication management, and independence, especially without proper help.
At Infinite Homecare Ltd, we understand that every individual is unique. Our carers ensure they offer extra structure, patience and encouragement where needed. We work with families to create supportive routines that promote confidence, dignity, and independence, whether ADHD has been formally diagnosed or not.
Supporting elderly people means seeing the person, not just the condition. 🌟