Should it be thought of as ADHD, or should it be assumed it is simply a part of aging? At first, she attributed these changes to aging, but her daughter encouraged her to seek help. Eleanor’s story raises an important question: When older adults experience forgetfulness and disorganization, these symptoms might reflect more than normal aging—perhaps a lifelong condition that has gone unnoticed? For individuals like Eleanor, these symptoms can be misattributed to normal aging or early cognitive impairment. The Hidden Burden of ADHD in Older AdultsADHD in older adults rarely exists in isolation.