The evidence base

Research

ADHDementia is built on evidence, not instinct. These papers set out the research behind the screening tool and the training: fully referenced, free to read, and written to be understood by care professionals and policymakers alike.

Policy paper

Investing Upstream: How Treating Adult ADHD Could Mitigate the Approaching Dementia Crisis in the UK

The UK faces a projected surge in dementia prevalence while an estimated 2.5 million adults live with undiagnosed ADHD. Recent longitudinal evidence establishes untreated adult ADHD as a significant modifiable risk factor for dementia, and suggests treatment may neutralise the elevated risk. This paper argues that closing the ADHD treatment gap is a critical, cost-effective strategy for dementia prevention.

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Practice paper

The Illusion of "Object Permanence" in ADHD: Implications for Older Adults Living with Dementia in Care Homes

For people with ADHD, visible "clutter" is not disorganisation: it is a vital, functional memory system. When care home staff tidy these visual cues away, they inadvertently disable the resident, raising profound safeguarding and person-centred care concerns. This paper sets out the neuroscience, the legal implications, and practical strategies for care homes.

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Practice paper

The Effects of Caffeine on the ADHD Brain: Why a Coffee at Bedtime May Not Be Off Limits in Care Homes

Most homes withdraw caffeine in the afternoon. For most residents that is sound, but for residents with lifelong ADHD it may be wrong. This paper examines the pharmacology, the genetics of caffeine sensitivity, the risk of withdrawal being misread as agitation, and why a blanket evening restriction sits uneasily with Regulation 9.

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These papers inform the screening tool and every ADHDementia training programme. Further publications will appear here as the doctoral research progresses. For interview requests or speaking enquiries, please get in touch.