Benjamin Preiss
Regional editor and reporter who covers regional issues and disasters, reporting on the link between natural disasters and dementia and sharing firsthand accounts from affected communities.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 20min
After the flood: Exploring the link between disasters and dementia
Benjamin Preiss, regional editor who reports on disasters and communities, explores how floods coincided with cognitive decline in elders. He shares firsthand accounts from Rochester, discusses research linking floods to increased dementia risk, and highlights how stress and routine loss can unmask memory problems. He also outlines the need for dementia-aware disaster responses and practical warning signs to watch for.
