Learn what drives animal hoarding, how to spot early warning signs, and what families can do to protect people and pets.

Dear Savvy Senior: My 70-year-old mother has become somewhat of a hoarder. Since my father died a few years ago, her house is so disorganized and messy with stuff that it’s becoming a hazard. What ...

HOARDING DISORDER IS A PROBLEM EVERYWHERE. REALLY. IT’S A SOMETIMES HIDDEN PROBLEM HOARDING THE AMOUNT OF ISOLATION THAT’S THAT’S PREVALENT AMONG PEOPLE WITH SELF-ISOLATION, BECAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE ...

Animal hoarding is a growing issue across the country, and it isn't just about having too many pets. "If you can get it, you can hoard it," said Dr. Randall Lockwood, a retired Senior VP for the ...

Hoarding generally involves saving household items and clothing that are no longer useful, contributing to clutter and dysfunction. To address hoarding, begin with the main principle: Your emotions ...

Hoarding is a serious disorder with far-reaching consequences. Understanding its causes, recognizing its symptoms, and ...

My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his house ...

Dear Savvy Senior: My dad has always been a pack rat, but since Mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter has gotten out of control and I don’t know what to do. Any ...

Unfortunately, hoarding or clutter addiction is a problem that’s become increasingly common in the U.S. It affects approximately 6 percent of Americans age 65 or older. The problem can range anywhere ...