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Hoarding by elderly people.

H J Kim1, G Steketee, R O Frost

  • 1School of Social Work, Boston University, MA 02215, USA. steketee@bu.edu

Health & Social Work
|September 4, 2001
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Elderly hoarding, often seen in unmarried women living alone, causes significant functional impairment and health risks. Interventions are frequently ineffective due to poor client insight and resistance to change.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hoarding disorder is well-documented in adults.
  • Limited research exists on hoarding behaviors in elderly populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate hoarding behaviors in elderly clients.
  • To examine the relationship between hoarding and functional impairment, cognitive deficits, and physical/psychological conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Structured telephone interviews with elder services providers.
  • Assessment of 62 elderly clients exhibiting hoarding behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Most elderly hoarders were female, unmarried, and lived alone.
  • Extensive clutter correlated with significant functional impairment, hygiene issues, and physical safety threats.

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  • Never-married status linked to more severe hoarding, greater impairment, and poorer intervention outcomes.

    • Conclusions:

    • Hoarding in the elderly presents serious health and safety risks.
    • Client lack of insight and resistance to change hinder effective interventions.
    • Targeted interventions are needed for this vulnerable population.