Perhaps some of you have an excellent memory and have never had an issue with quick recall situations. I used to have a great memory and could recall the names of hundreds of students, parents, and grandparents. In my mid- sixties, my memory started to diminish, and as a result, I would write out notes to myself before meetings. I would also take notes during meetings to make sure I didn't forget important talking points. I talk to many seniors who do the same thing. We all believe we are being proactive, so we can stay accurately focused on the conversations. So, rather than being concerned about Biden having notes, I would tend to commend him for recognizing his limitations and addressing them in a manner that will allow him to be most effective. There are many other markers that would better identify his declining mental efficacy for doing his job, IMHO.