The psychology of hoarding reveals deep emotional ties to possessions. Experts explain why discarding items can trigger ...

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Behind closed doors across the country, millions of individuals are quietly overwhelmed by something most of us take for granted: our relationship with things we bring into our homes. The ...

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 ...

Cindy’s home has so much stuff that she can’t use certain areas. Boxes form an archipelago through her living and dining rooms. Papers blanket a large wooden table. Near a collection of scented ...

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Severe hoarding in the home presents a number of risks to the hoarder's physical and mental health as well as to the community. Some of these risks include fire, infection, structural damage, and ...