Medical conditions in geriatric hoarding disorder patients

Hoarding disorder (HD) in late life is associated with increased risk for fire, falling, poor sanitary conditions, disability, and health risks. However, research on the health status of individuals with HD is limited. Hoarding symptoms and the resulting clutter may exacerbate health conditions and lead to improper management of medical illnesses.The purpose of this study is to characterize the health status of older adults with hoarding. The...