It seemed like a sensible suggestion for assessing the capabilities of an 81-year-old man seeking voters’ approval to remain in the White House until January 2029. To reassure the American people, ABC ...

President Biden is facing calls to undergo cognitive testing and release the results after his disastrous debate last month, and amid a series of reports about his apparent decline in recent months.

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The “Sweet 16” proved superior to the popular Mini-Mental State Exam. The Mini-Mental State Exam, a simple tool for assessing cognitive function in older adults, compares well with and may be easier ...

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Former President Donald Trump renewed his calls Thursday for President Joe Biden to undergo a cognitive test as the president’s age (81) is a chief concern for voters, suggesting such a test should be ...

There's no denying the statistics; the leaders of the United States are getting older. In fact, almost 120 members of Congress are 70 years or older. This has led many to wonder if elected officials ...