February 24, 2015
When Parents Hoard, Children Are Often Left Picking Up the Pieces For children of hoarders, life at home can be a dismal undertaking. Not only is an overly cluttered home unpleasant to live in, it can also pose many health risks to inhabitants. This is especially true for children, who may be more susceptible to […]
February 12, 2015
Hoarding is a complicated yet fascinating mental disorder to many people, resulting in a number of interesting character studies related to the affliction. While most hoarders are hardly infamous, the following people found a certain notoriety thanks to their inability to keep clutter at bay. Edith Bouvier Beale and Edith Ewing Bouvier Proving that even […]
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 16, 2014
Hoarding is defined as the excessive collection of items, in addition to the inability to throw away possessions. According to the Mayo Clinic, the illness is also called compulsive hoarding and compulsive hoarding syndrome and may be a symptom of obsessive compulsive disorder. The illness is hardly uncommon – it is estimated that 1.2 million […]