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

While a significant body of literature exists documenting the increased rates of child maltreatment and intimate partner violence after an environmental hazard, there is limited knowledge as to how these hazards impact elder mistreatment. Given rapid population aging and the worsening severity of hazards, exploring the role these hazards have on elder mistreatment represents a pressing issue. The purpose of this commentary is to (1) review the literature regarding the direct and indirect impacts of hazards on elder mistreatment and (2) propose recommendations to respond to post-hazard elder mistreatment.