Broward Coalition on Aging
Working Together to Improve the Quality of Life for Seniors
Monthly Meetings
BCOA meets the 2nd Thursday
of each month
Currently, due to the pandemic,
general monthly meetings are VIRTUAL on Zoom
Optional informal networking starts at 8:15am
Meetings run at 8:30am – 10:00am
Meetings include:
Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Zoom Chat, Self-Introductions and an Educational Presentation on an Elder Issue or a topic of Professional Development.
In addition, BCOA hosts monthly Live & In-Person Members Only Gatherings (varied days, times) including Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Self-Introductions, Food & Drinks, and Socializing.
First-Time Guests may be invited depending on the location
Look for monthly emails with a registration link. If you are not yet a BCOA Member,
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NEXT MEETING: Thu Feb 13 2025
BCOA Monthly Virtual
Networking & Education Meeting
Connections, Networking, Camaraderie, Zoom Chat, Self-Introductions,
Educational Presentation
ADHD in Older Adults
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which manifest in various environments. Because longitudinal studies have not followed children past their forties and cross-sectional studies rarely investigate ADHD in adults older than 50, researchers and clinicians have been left to speculate about the most appropriate diagnostic approaches for this demographic. Gaining insight into this topic is crucial, as the population of age 65+ will nearly double from 43.1 million in 2012 to 88.5 million by 2050 in the United States.
ADHD in older adults is poorly understood and under-recognized because of a lack of research, clinical blindness and prejudice, inexperience, diagnostic challenges, clinical complexity, and treatment hesitancy. Only recently recognized in the international scientific research, ADHD persists throughout one’s life. Older ADHD adults were not diagnosed as a child.
Dr Goodman will share his training and clinical research on ADHD in Older Adults including emerging research over the past 15 years, suggesting that ADHD may be a risk factor for neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, or dementia.
About David Goodman, MD
Dr Goodman is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, and a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Psychiatry at Norton School of Medicine, State University of New York, Syracuse, New York. He is also the Director of the Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland in Lutherville and the Director of Suburban Psychiatric Associates, LLC. A 1983 Albany Medical College of Union University graduate, Dr. Goodman completed a medical/psychiatric internship at Baltimore City Hospital and his psychiatric residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1986. Dr. Goodman continued a full-time clinical practice focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders, adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and anxiety disorders for almost 40 years. For almost 35 years, he has been teaching psychiatric residents at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and now also at the Norton School of Medicine for 3 years.
Dr. Goodman has presented over 750 lectures to primary care physicians, psychiatrists, medical specialists, and the general public. His psychiatric commentary has been featured on national (ABC World News, CNN Anderson Cooper 360, ESPN Sports Center) and regional television around the country, PBS and national affiliate stations, national magazines (U.S. News and World Report, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Weekend Magazine, Boston Globe, BusinessWeek) and radio interviews around the country. Dr. Goodman has been an ADHD consultant to Major League Baseball and is now a consultant to the National Football League and the World Anti-Doping Agency which oversees international sports, including the Olympics.
Dr. Goodman has been a Principal Investigator for multi-site Phase II and III drug trials for the treatment of adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Major Depression. Dr. Goodman is the lead author of the largest adult ADHD trial published and the lead author of the largest survey assessment of physician clinical practice for adults with ADHD. He has published 35 articles in peer-reviewed journals, authored four book chapters, and The Black Book of ADHD. He served as a prepublication peer reviewer for several national and international psychiatric journals. In order to advance funding and collaborative support for adult ADHD research and education, he founded two non-profit foundations: MyADHDFoundation.org and ADHDWorldFoundation.org.
BCOA Live & In-Person Lunch Gathering
Friday January 31, 2025 @ 1:30pm-3:30pm
Garden Plaza Inverrary
Registration is Required
Register for In-Person Lunch Gathering
Registration is Open to
Current BCOA Members and First-Time Guests ONLY
Questions? [email protected]
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
- Mar 13, 2025
Previous Meetings
Photos from
Networking Lunch & Training on Oct 16, 2024
It was an amazing opportunity for participants
to network and connect with elder care, nonprofit and business professionals.
Sponsored by
Broward Coalition on Aging
and
Florida Association of Nonprofits
Training provided by Visuals by Momo
Lunch provided by Welcome Back Home Care
Thank you to all of the volunteers that day
and to all those who attended this event.
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from other BCOA Live & In-Person Gatherings
See some photos below from previous Live & In-Person Gatherings
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Please Note: In-Person events have space limitations and priority is given to our Current BCOA Members.
Depending on the space guidelines from our gracious hosts, First-TIme Guests may be invited to REGISTER or
First-Time Guests may request space on the WAITING LIST and will be notified if space is available.
BCOA Members look forward to meeting new guests each month and hope we’ll be able to confirm your registration.
Thank you for your cooperation
Garden Plaza has hosted BCOA monthly breakfast meetings until COVID-19 necessitated a move to virtual meeting. We appreciate their support.
Garden Plaza at Inverrary offers a dynamic retirement lifestyle in a beautiful independent living and assisted living community. Residents enjoy resort-style surroundings and premier services and amenities, with helpful associates to take care of life’s tedious details such as housekeeping and maintenance.
Located in Lauderhill Florida, Garden Plaza’s climate features warm temperatures and ocean breezes year-round so residents can enjoy outdoor activities including golf at numerous courses in the surrounding community and an on-campus putting green.
Assisted living residents are also provided aid in activities of daily living to ensure their well-being. Garden Plaza of Inverrary accommodates a diverse range and changing set of senior needs, all in one location. The continuum-of-care campus offers not only independent living and assisted living, but also skilled nursing and rehabilitation services through Life Care Center at Inverrary.
Professional staff at each location work with each resident’s individual needs while also encouraging them to live the most independent and fulfilling life possible. Garden Plaza provides nutritious, gourmet meals in elegant dining rooms as well as social and educational programs, wellness programs, beauty salon and barbershop, a jacuzzi, a library, cozy lounge areas and more.
With safety and well-being as a #1 priority, the campus is equipped with a 24-hour emergency response system. This service is closely monitored by on-site staff to aid in providing security and peace of mind. You are invited to tour this senior living community to discover how it can be an ideal fit for you or your loved one.
BCOA Collaborates with TRIAD Meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 9:30am
TRIAD Meetings are currently on hold due to the pandemic
BCOA is a unique organization where you’ll find opportunities for networking, information sharing, satisfying community service projects, and most of all – enduring connections and camaraderie.