Episode 11 - Retirement and ADHD

Host Jami Shapiro speaks with Dr. Daniella Karidi, ADHD coach and founder of ADHD Time. Together, they explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by seniors with ADHD, offering strategies to navigate retirement, manage transitions, and build fulfilling routines.

The conversation highlights how coaching can empower seniors to set realistic goals, enhance relationships, and live with intention. Whether you're newly diagnosed or supporting a loved one with ADHD, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiration to make the rest of your life the best of your life.

In this episode, we:

• [00:02:00] Dr. Karidi shares her personal ADHD diagnosis story, her research on memory and ADHD, and how she became a coach to help individuals with ADHD.
• [00:05:30] Discuss why seniors are getting ADHD diagnoses.
• [00:08:00] Dr. Karidi explains how coaching helps seniors set meaningful goals, find accountability, and navigate transitions with strategies tailored to the ADHD brain.
• [00:12:33] Share realistic goals for retirees with ADHD.
• [00:14:50] Address challenges of ADHD in retirement.
• [00:16:53] Dr. Karidi recounts helping a retiree organize and achieve his top 10 goals, including planning memorable weekends with his grandchildren
• [00:19:30] Dr. Karidi discusses how to identify whether forgetfulness stems from ADHD or age-related cognitive changes, emphasizing history and patterns.
• [00:23:00] Dr. Karidi describes how coaching works.
• [00:25:44] Dr. Karidi highlights the importance of planning for retirement and it’s never too late to start.

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Daniella Karidi’s Website: www.ADHDtime.com
• Schedule your free intro coaching session with Daniella Karidi, PhD
• Learn more about upcoming groups and events https://www.adhdtime.com/upcoming-events
• Download a free Memory Types Guide: A Quick Reference to How Your Brain Stores Information

Thank you for joining us for this episode of Grandma Has ADHD! We hope Jami's journey and insights into ADHD shed light on the unique challenges faced by older adults. Stay tuned for more episodes where we’ll explore helpful resources, share personal stories, and provide guidance for those navigating ADHD. Don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends who might benefit. Remember, Make the rest of your life the best of your life.

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