Elderly hoarders, the most vulnerable to the severe effects of hoarding consequences such as fire or falling, decline help or agreeing to participate in studies for fear of being reported. Such a reluctance to participate poses a serious problem for researchers studying hoarding among elderly (Steketee, Schmalisch, Dierberger, DeNobel, & Frost, 2012). Results are limited or cannot be based on reliable reports due to lack of participation by study participants and the fact that those that do agree to participate minimized their hoarding problem (Steketee et al., 2001).
Severe hoarding is most prevalent in the late life elderly. Clutter, garbage, animal and insect infestation puts them at serious health risks. Food storage and preparation,
Severe hoarding is most prevalent in the late life elderly. Clutter, garbage, animal and insect infestation puts them at serious health risks. Food storage and preparation,