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Are people with ADHD more likely to get dementia? What research found

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By Heidi Cope, M.S., for Understood If you have ADHD, it’s common to forget appointments, get distracted, or lose your train of thought due to challenges with executive function. As you get older, though, you might wonder — what’s the difference between ADHD forgetfulness and dementia? That’s a question researchers have been trying to understand.

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Are people with ADHD more likely to get dementia? What research found

Understood reports that a 2026 study links ADHD to higher dementia risk, though many with ADHD don't develop it. Key factors include genetics and health.

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