Drought and Cognitive Health in Older Adults

April 16, 2026

Joseph Saenz, Emma Aguila, Laura Tanner, Brian Downer, Jorge Peniche and Rebeca Wong Introduction and Background Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of droughts worldwide, presenting a major threat to human health. Although research has linked drought to poor mental health and food insecurity, its potential impact on cognitive function in older adults has remained [...]