Hoarding is a condition that can affect anyone, but it is especially prevalent among older adults. Hoarders may have difficulty discarding items or may accumulate so many things that they cannot use the space in their homes or apartments.
Hoarding symptoms can include:
1. You have so much stuff that you’re having trouble sleeping or using your bathroom or kitchen.
2. You can’t throw anything away because you feel like it’s going to be useful someday (even if it’s not).
3. You have a hard time remembering where things are in your home or office because there’s just too much stuff!
4. There are piles of stuff everywhere in your home, which makes it hard to move around without tripping over something or stepping on something sharp or broken.
5. Your home smells bad because things aren’t properly stored in airtight containers, and moisture has gotten into them over time (or they’ve been rotting).
6. You don’t want anyone else touching your stuff because then they’ll ruin it somehow—and you might never get another one.
If you are starting to see signs of hoarding, don’t be afraid to ask for help. At ServiceMaster, we have trained professionals that have the training and experience necessary to deal with hoarding situations. We are not here to judge you; in fact, we understand what you’re going through because we’ve seen it many times before.