Gina Pera's Adult ADHD Roller Coaster
You have questions about Adult ADHD? I work hard to provide answers. — Reliable answers honed over 20 years of primary research, writing books, blogging, presenting at major conferences, and leading support groups. — Preeminent ADHD experts including Russell Barkley, PhD, endorse my work. — These podcasts share readers' most popular posts from my award-winning ADHD Roller Coaster blog—the second and oldest website of any kind on Adult ADHD. — Founded in 2008. — My long-awaited online courses are available NOW — For individuals, couples, and professionals. — Thanks for listening—and subscribing — Gina Pera, author and educator: "Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?" and "Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy: Clinical Interventions" — Blog: https://ADHDRollerCoaster.org — Training site: https://adhdsuccesstraining.com/adult-adhd-solving-the-four-essential-puzzle-pieces-consumers/
Gina Pera's Adult ADHD Roller Coaster
ADHD Retirement Syndrome — The Golden Years or the Lost Years?
Retirement: freedom at last—or a free fall into dysfunction?
In this episode of the ADHD Roller Coaster, Adult ADHD author and expert Gina Pera explore what she calls ADHD Retirement Syndrome. I
The sudden loss of external structure, purpose, and identity can turn what’s supposed to be the “Golden Years” into something far more chaotic, especially when ADHD goes undiagnosed or poorly managed.
You’ll hear real-life examples of how ADHD can quietly derail retirement plans—and what you can do to prevent or turn around the slide. Whether you're retired, approaching retirement, or supporting a loved one through the transition, this episode offers key insights and strategies.
Here is the original podcast: https://adhdrollercoaster.org/tools-and-strategies/healing-adhd-retirement-syndrome/
Mentioned in this episode:
📘 Blog post: Is It Alzheimer's Disease—or ADHD?
https://adhdrollercoaster.org/adhd-and-aging/is-it-alzheimers-disease-or-adhd/
🎙️ Podcast episode on ADHD & aging: The End Game with Don Akchin
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-diagnosed-with-adhd-at-37-and-now-she-writes-the-book-on-it--56984993
🎓 Online training: Solving Your Adult ADHD Puzzle: Practical Supports
https://ginapera.adhdsuccesstraining.com/course-3-practical-supports
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Solving Your Adult ADHD Puzzle
For adults with ADHD and their partners. Includes expert video lessons and optional peer Q&A Zooms.
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Thanks for listening!
—Gina Pera
🔗 About My Work: https://adhdrollercoaster.org/about-gina-pera/