On the 1st October 2026, ADHD Europe proudly joins the global observance of the International Day of Older Persons,

🌍 “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives”

As people around the world live longer, there is a growing need to ensure that those additional years are healthy, productive, dignified, and equitable for everyone. 💙

For decades, ADHD was widely viewed as a condition affecting only children. Today, however, increasing numbers of adults and older adults are discovering that ADHD has been a lifelong part of their story. Many are seeking assessments and receiving diagnoses later in life, often after years of unanswered questions, struggles, or misdiagnoses. 🔍✨

🤔 Does Age Affect ADHD Recognition?

Important questions remain:

✅ Are older adults less likely to be referred for ADHD assessments?

✅ Are symptoms more likely to be overlooked, dismissed, or attributed to ageing?

✅ Do healthcare systems adequately support adults and older adults seeking diagnosis and treatment?

✅ How can we ensure equal access to ADHD assessment and support across the lifespan?

These questions are at the heart of today’s discussion as we explore how age impacts ADHD recognition, diagnosis, and access to support.

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🎙️ Meet Our Expert Panel

🌟 Dana Dzamic

ADHD Coach & Neurodiversity Consultant | Founder of ADHD Insight Hub

Dana combines professional expertise with lived experience to support late-diagnosed adults, particularly women. With a Master’s degree in Autism Studies from the University of Kent and an ADHD Coaching Diploma, she helps individuals better understand ADHD, masking, burnout, identity, and self-discovery. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between research, lived experience, and practical support. 💡💜

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🎓 Cecilia Ingard

Researcher, Advocate & Board Member

Cecilia holds a PhD in Social Work and is soon to become a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University. Her research focuses on older people, elderly care, and neurodiversity. As both a researcher and a person with lived experience of AuDHD, she brings valuable insights from academia, advocacy, and co-created research initiatives such as the R2D2 project. 📚🤝

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💪 Roxanne Fouché

ADHD & Executive Function Coach

Roxanne specializes in strengths-based coaching for adults with ADHD and executive functioning challenges. With qualifications in Special Education, Educational Therapy, and Positive Psychology, she has co-authored ADHD research studies and actively contributes to leading ADHD organizations worldwide. Her mission is to help individuals rediscover their strengths and flourish with ADHD. 🌱✨

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🌍 Nina Hovén

Board Member, ADHD Europe | Patient Advocate | Strategic Leader

Nina is a passionate advocate for people with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Through her work in governance, healthcare advocacy, and European policy, she champions meaningful patient involvement in research, healthcare services, and decision-making.

She is dedicated to:

🔹 Reducing stigma

🔹 Improving awareness across the lifespan

🔹 Advancing early identification and support

🔹 Promoting equal access to care and opportunities

🔹 Ensuring that lived experience shapes policy and practice

Her guiding principle:

“Nothing about us without us.” 💙

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🧠 Why This Conversation Matters

Many older adults with ADHD have spent decades navigating life without understanding why certain challenges felt harder than they should. Receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life can bring clarity, validation, self-compassion, and access to support. 🌻

As our societies age, we must ensure that healthcare systems evolve too. No one should be excluded from assessment, understanding, or support because of their age.

Together, let’s rethink how we recognise and support ADHD across the entire lifespan. 🫶

💙 Join the Conversation

As we mark the International Day of Older Persons, we invite healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, advocates, families, and individuals with lived experience to help create a future where ADHD is recognised, understood, and supported at every age.

Because it’s never too late to understand yourself. 🌟

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