Reflecting guidelines for Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, the DSM-5 includes options for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease as

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The DSM-5 includes options for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease as "probable" and "possible," which allows for a more flexible approach to diagnosis based on the available evidence. This approach recognizes that a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can only be made through an autopsy, but still allows for clinicians to identify cases that are more likely to be Alzheimer's based on clinical presentation and other supportive evidence.

Reflecting Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis, the DSM-5 Includes Options