Contents:
- Definition
- The difference between clutter, collecting and hoarding
- Why and how to address hoarding
- How you can get help
Why is it important to address hoarding?
Hoarding is chronic and follows a worsening course that can:
- lead to isolation from family and friends and negatively impact health
- lead to eviction and homelessness
- create a public health and safety risk
- create a dangerous environment for first responders during a fire or medical emergency