As a long-running reality television series living up to its title, A&E’s ‘Hoarders’ gives us a deep insight into the complex ...

Older hoarders, who may also have problems with dementia, can develop a more severe form of hoarding behaviour, known as Diogenes syndrome, also known as senile squalor disorder, and these cases can ...

Some of the treatment options for compulsive hoarding are therapy, medication, support groups, and help from a professional organizer. Everyone likes having stuff in their home, and many people are ...

ST. PAUL. Minn., June 27 (UPI) --Compulsive hoarders feel stigmatized and are more likely to view their neighborhoods as less safe and more chaotic than counterparts do, according to researchers who ...

My friend Mattie throws away everything. She does not have a broken knife or a slightly melted spatula in her kitchen, a beloved moth-eaten sweater in her dresser drawer, or a torn or tattered or read ...

In their Cooperatives and Condominiums column, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan's Richard Siegler and Eva Talel discuss Collyer's conditions, which can create serious health and safety concerns for an ...

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 ...

Helping aging parents with a hoarding disorder requires recognizing it as a mental health condition and approaching the situation with compassion rather than conflict. Creating a safe living space ...

Mar keeps her apartment so clean that a single dish left in the sink can spike her anxiety. She grew up in a home where clutter blocked hallways and covered every surface, the kind of environment ...

Dear Annie: I have a brother-in-law that I need help with but don’t know where to turn. He’s a hoarder. The house he lives in belonged to his parents, but it is now full of junk and he does nothing to ...

Dear Annie: I have a brother-in-law that I need help with but don’t know where to turn. He’s a hoarder. The house he lives in belonged to his parents, but it is now full of junk and he does nothing to ...

DEAR ANNIE: I have a brother-in-law that I need help with but don’t know where to turn. He’s a hoarder. The house he lives in belonged to his parents, but it is now full of junk and he does nothing to ...