When the storm hits twice: elder mistreatment in the face of climate change

Key Points

• This commentary aims to review how environmental hazards affect elder mistreatment and propose recommendations for addressing these issues.
• Review of existing literature on elder mistreatment and environmental hazards.
• Examination of direct and indirect impacts of environmental hazards on elders.
• Development of recommendations for post-hazard interventions.
• Increased rates of elder mistreatment correlate with environmental hazards.
• Findings indicate a need for targeted support for elderly populations post-hazard.
• Recommendations highlight the importance of integrating hazard responses into elder care initiatives.