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Hoarding behavior in dementia. A preliminary report

J P Hwang1, S J Tsai, C H Yang

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Republic of China.

The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry : Official Journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
|October 30, 1998
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Hoarding behavior is a common symptom in dementia patients, affecting 22.6% of those studied. This complex behavior is linked to other psychiatric symptoms, requiring further investigation for effective treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Neuropsychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Hoarding behavior is observed in various mental disorders.
  • Caregivers of dementia patients occasionally report hoarding behavior.
  • This behavior can negatively impact patients and increase caregiver burden.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of hoarding behavior in dementia patients.
  • To identify characteristics and psychiatric symptoms associated with hoarding in dementia.
  • To understand the complex nature of hoarding in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted on 133 dementia patients admitted to a geropsychiatric ward.
  • Prevalence of hoarding behavior was assessed.
  • Associated characteristics and psychiatric symptoms were identified.

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Main Results:

  • 30 out of 133 dementia patients (22.6%) exhibited hoarding behavior.
  • Hoarding was present across various types of dementia.
  • Patients with hoarding showed higher rates of repetitive behaviors, hyperphagia, and pilfering.

Conclusions:

  • Hoarding behavior is a common and complex symptom in dementia patients.
  • Understanding the underlying causes is crucial for developing targeted treatments.
  • Further research may lead to specific pharmacological or behavioral interventions.