In this episode of Grandma Has ADHD, host Jami Shapiro welcomes executive function coach and ADHD expert Sarah Kesty for an eye-opening conversation about executive dysfunction in older adults—a topic rarely talked about but incredibly important.

If you’re over 50 and struggle with focus, organization, procrastination, or memory, this episode is for you. Jami and Sarah explore the executive functioning challenges many adults face as they age. This is especially true for those with late-diagnosed or overlooked ADHD.

Sarah explains what executive function means. She covers how it affects daily tasks like time management, impulse control, and decision-making. She also explains why executive dysfunction in older adults often worsens with age. Sarah shares real-life examples, practical tools, and ADHD-friendly strategies. These help you manage your home, work, and routines with more ease and confidence.

From password managers and phone hacks to simple systems that keep you on track, this episode offers plenty of helpful guidance. You’ll also learn how executive function coaching helps older adults reduce stress, increase productivity, and finally feel understood.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed in your 50s, 60s, or beyond—or supporting someone who is—this episode shows it’s never too late to understand your brain and thrive.