Baby Boomers Are Aging Into the Group Most Affected by Hoarding Disorder

Studies have estimated that hoarding disorder affects around 2.5% of the general population — a higher rate than schizophrenia. The mental illness was previously considered a sub-type of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but in 2013 it was given its own diagnostic criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-5.

For Seniors With Hoarding Disorder, a Support Group Helps Confront Stigma and Isolationhttps://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/hoarding-disorder-support-groups-pennsylvania-baby-boomers/

Yikes.

4 thoughts on “Baby Boomers Are Aging Into the Group Most Affected by Hoarding Disorder

    • I recognized the signs early and changed my behavior. I am a book hoarder but decided years ago to limit the number of dead tree books I buy. I ended up switching to ebooks. I have hundreds in my library and they don’t clutter up the house.

Leave a reply to OlRedHair Cancel reply