Over the fi rst three years of his term, Biden’s declining mental state — a combination of slurred words, delayed responses, forgetfulness, confusion, mood swings, and stumbles — has been on display for the world to see.


ment that the dignity of the person affl icted demands a measure of discretion. However, when the elder in question isn’t a beloved


neighbor or grandparent but rather the leader of the free world, with sole control over the levers of American power — not to mention the nation’s nuclear codes — the complex- ity in how to deal with an elder going through the stages of mental decline becomes exponentially more diffi cult, as do the stakes.


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n nov. 20, 2023, biden turned 81, making him the oldest person to ever occupy the White House by a full fi ve years. Over the fi rst three years of his term,


Biden’s declining mental state — a combination of slurred words, delayed responses, forgetfulness, confusion, mood swings, and stumbles — has been on display for the world to see.


A few notable examples include:


• Issues with keeping his balance, including falling off his bike while stationary, tripping on stage, and repeatedly stumbling on the stairs of Air Force One, leading staff ers to respond by altering the staircase in hopes of averting


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