tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post5634211062394334355..comments2024-03-19T09:45:12.928-04:00Comments on Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog: Older Adult Hoarders: Health and Help (Research, Video 3:11)Frances Shani Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-88683045042689709642016-09-20T17:33:10.485-04:002016-09-20T17:33:10.485-04:00Great article! Many have came across this situatio...Great article! Many have came across this situation and this article sheds light on how to deal with the hoarder, for their safety and relief.<br /> <br />It is not a pleasant situation when hoarders make life miserable for others!<br /> <br />According to the American Geriatrics Society, living alone for long periods of time with a lack of cognitive stimulation, a genetic predisposition to the condition and a traumatic event can all be a catalyst for the syndrome. That is why senior living, can sometimes trump living alone to keep seniors mentally engaged.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br />MagedCyril Senior Carehttp://www.cyrilseniorcare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-72190012526103604312014-04-11T02:00:43.628-04:002014-04-11T02:00:43.628-04:00Thank you for sharing this information about your ...Thank you for sharing this information about your personal experiences dealing with a hoarder. Your situation is common to many. You are probably the reason hoarding has not taken over your house. He still may be able to change with help. You might want to read this article about how to help the hoarder in your life:<br /><br />http://www.ocfoundation.org/eo_families_of_hoarders.aspx<br /><br />Wishing you the best,<br />FrancesFrances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-53949227077652658412014-04-10T15:03:13.374-04:002014-04-10T15:03:13.374-04:00I have lived with a garage hoarder for 30 years. H...I have lived with a garage hoarder for 30 years. He collects various items such as old pieces of wood, screws, nails and all items used for building things. He has a collection of old Malibu lights which no longer work. The lights have been replaced but the hoarder is still holding on to the old lights. He stores his old nails and screws in coffee cans in the garage. There is also a collection of old computer parts, books which he saves " just in case" he may need them. When items disappear and are put in the trash can or donated to Habitat for Humanity, he does not ask about the items. However, there are times when he will search through the trash can to see what I threw away and he will removed the items in case he may need them. Looking at the situation on the positive side, the hoarding problem only takes place in the garage. My dream is to have a well organized garage with NO CLUTTER!!!!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com