From ‘senile dementia’ to non-vascular Alzheimer’s synucleinopathy: the evolution of dementia classification

Christopher M. Weise; Samir Abu-Rumeileh; Markus Otto

doi:10.1093/brain/awag103

March 13, 2026Brain

From ‘senile dementia’ to non-vascular Alzheimer’s synucleinopathy: the evolution of dementia classification

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To discuss the evolution of dementia classifications, particularly the shift towards biological classifications.
Analysis of literature on dementia classification.
Reference to Mastenbroek et al.'s findings.
Discussion of historical and current classifications of dementia.
Recognition of biological factors in dementia categorization.
Emphasis on non-vascular Alzheimer’s synucleinopathy.
Shift in understanding the underlying mechanisms of dementia.

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This commentary reviews the evolving classification of dementia, highlighting biological classifications in memory clinic patients, suggesting a shift in understanding dementia types.

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