senility

And when I asked him what his presidency would be remembered for, he said two words: “His senility.”

It could happen if a president is suffering from senility or some other illness that prevents them from recognizing their diminished capacity.

“I want to thank all the artists who came out tonight to help celebrate whatever it is we’re celebrating,” said Nelson, feigning senility and getting a laugh.

But don’t count on it to ward off senility.

Colin, an unemployed man in his 50s, and his mother, Barbara, teetering on the edge of senility, have lived in Room 4 for nearly a year, trying to fend off impending indignity.