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ReviewCurrent Alzheimer research2025

History of Senile Dementia from the Antiquity to the Beginning of the Modern Age.

Francesco Raudino

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Review in Current Alzheimer research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Francesco RaudinoDepartment of Neurology Valduce Hospital. Como, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4124-8566

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsThis study aims, to trace the history of age-associated dementia from the earliest historical periods to the beginning of the modern age.

backgroundSince the medical literature prior to the early 19th century is relatively scarce, the near absence of senile dementia has been hypothesized.

objectiveVerify the prevalence of senile dementia across different historical periods.

methodsBeyond the medical literature, reviewed papers addressing legal and social aspects were examined to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject.

resultsWhile the medical literature on the subject is limited, there are a greater abundance of sources discussing social and legislative aspects. The scientific study of dementia had began only in the early 1800s.

conclusionIn ancient times, dementia was not particularly rare, but it was often overlooked, as it was considered an inevitable consequence of aging.

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Alzheimer DiseaseHistory, 15th CenturyHistory, 16th CenturyHistory, 17th CenturyHistory, 18th CenturyHistory, 19th CenturyHistory, 20th CenturyHistory, 21st CenturyHistory, AncientHistory, MedievalHumansAlzheimer’s diseaseconsequence of aging.Dementiahistory of dementialegislative aspectssenile dementia

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