February 6, 2015
While the havoc hoarding wreaks on a home’s inhabitants is quite well-known, very few are aware of all the ways these behaviors can impact the surrounding community. From neighbors to first responders, serious hoarding problems can lead to far-reaching effects. While the definition of hoarding may be hard to pin down, what is certain is […]
January 20, 2015
Published January 20, 2015. Updated October 28, 2020. Thanks to numerous documentaries, reality shows, and recent discussions in the media, hoarding remains a fascinating and curious affliction. However, such fascination does not always lend itself to understanding, which can contribute to an abundance of misconceptions concerning the illness. This post examines one of the most […]
January 9, 2015
In this increasingly technological age, grief and the grieving process can adopt many forms. This individual experience can be further complicated by the deceased’s online presence on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, which can live on in perpetuity after their death. Grieving online may be a new occurrence, but culturally speaking, after-death rituals are […]
January 1, 2015
Cremation of the human body has changed quite a bit over the years. With the practice originating in ancient times, it has continued to this day for a variety of reasons. As a result, the process is uniquely fascinating to many, especially in light of the numerous cultural beliefs surrounding this method of after death […]
November 25, 2014
Because things like violent crime or serious accidents are out of the ordinary, most people don’t make plans for them. Even when they do, very few consider what they’ll do after the crisis has passed. Depending on the type of emergency, you might need the services of a remediation company like Aftermath. So how do […]
November 18, 2014
It’s a topic many of us are familiar with. We’ve all seen images of hoarded homes on TV or heard stories of city officials evicting residents from their property because they’ve allowed too much junk to accumulate. The easy thing to do is to dismiss hoarding behavior as pure laziness; people should know better than […]
November 4, 2014
Hoarding is a serious problem that can be hard for outsiders to understand. Many people have a hard time fathoming how their loved ones can live in such conditions—but the truth is, many hoarders don’t even realize they have a problem. Do you know how to help a hoarder in denial? Use Love – First of […]
October 21, 2014
Hoarding is a real condition that affects not only the person suffering, but every single person that cares about them. Popular media has made the problem more visible, sometimes in ways that sensationalize the complicated reasons behind the situation. Family members and friends may have the best of intentions when trying to help a hoarder, […]
October 14, 2014
Halloween is one of the few times of year where we think more lightheartedly about death, rather than dwelling on the heartbreaking implications we typically associate with grief. Images of skeletons and undead beings are commonplace during the season, and bloody depictions of death are casually created for entertainment and a good scare (or even a laugh). […]
September 17, 2014
Hoarding can be a very private and damaging disease. In many situations, an individual with a serious hoarding problem can live in the midst of their clutter for years without family or friends taking notice. If you or a loved one is recovering from a hoarding situation, we offer comprehensive services that are sensitive to […]