Why People Become Hoarders
We’re all familiar with hoarding and what it looks like but, do you know why people become hoarders? Various things can cause it but here are some of the most common: Trauma, anxiety, you...
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Lesser Known Positive Consequences of Hoarding Cleanup
After a lengthy uphill battle, friends or family members of people with a hoarding disorder sometimes effectively convince their loved one to clean up and seek treatment. Persuading someone who has collected scraps of...
The Proper Way to Approach a Hoarder
Hoarding is a problem that plagues many people in the United States and if you have a family member or loved one who suffers from a hoarding disorder, it is important to approach the...
Fire Safety Tips for Homes Affected by Hoarding
Extreme clutter not only increases the risk of a fire, but also allows fires to spread quickly which can result in devastating damage and even put the lives of those in the home in danger. If you know someone who is affected by hoarding, it is important to help the affected individual understand the risk of a fire and take certain actions in the name of fire safety.
How to Handle a Tenant with a Hoarding Problem
While accidental property damage, late payments, and neighborly disputes are the main problems landlords typically deal with, certain troublesome situations can occasionally present much greater challenges. Addressing a tenant with a hoarding problem, for...
Common Characteristics of Compulsive Hoarding
Is the glass half empty, or half full? The way people interpret reality is rarely subject to universal principles and general standards. Perception is unique to every individual and reflects their specific points of...
Common Misconceptions About Hoarding
Popular reality TV programs have brought hoarding to the public eye, but they often perpetuate misconceptions about hoarding disorder rather than clarifying its true nature. Hoarding Disorder is a recognized mental health condition marked...
The Risks of Animal Hoarding
Animal hoarding is a psychological disorder that is not well understood. It often involves severe neglect of the hoarder themselves, the animals, and the home environment. Many animal hoarders honestly believe that they take...
