For seniors with hoarding disorder, a support group helps with stigma and isolation

"This story highlights the often-overlooked challenges faced by individuals with hoarding disorder, demonstrating how community support and resources can promote positive change and recovery."

"Due to demographic shifts, hoarding disorder is a growing public health concern. Effective treatments are scarce, and more funding and expertise is needed to support those with this diagnosis."

"People who hoard are often stigmatized as lazy or dirty. I've had a few relatives and friends that have condemned me, and it doesn't help," said Bernadette.

"The 16-week course Bernadette is taking not only assists in decluttering but also provides the much-needed support that individuals with hoarding disorder require."

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