Senior Moving Specialist
Margit Novack is Founder and President of Moving Solutions Franchise and of eSMMART. A...read more
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- The Downsizing Cover-up
- Book Review: Moving a Relative with Memory Loss
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Senior Moving Solutions
Hoarding Solutions
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Through Moving Solutions, I have had experience with numerous hoarding situations. Hoarding is a complex behavior, characterized by the acquisition of items and the failure to discard of them, to such an extent that they impact functioning and create a hazard. Sometimes hoarding may place the individual or others at risk. Hoarding is a private disorder. Many hoarders have not had anyone in their home for years. Spouses of hoarders, too embarrassed to invite people over, often become socially isolated. Children of hoarders recall never inviting friends over, for fear that others would find out how they live. For hoarders and their families, it can feel as if things have replaced people.
The hoarding information reproduced on Gilbert Guide is from our online training site, eSMMART, which provides affordable, Web-based training for individuals working with older adults.
Margit Novack is President of Moving Solutions®, a national move management firm, and of eSMMART, a Web-based training center for individuals who work with older adults. |
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Posted in Downsizing Your Home, Get Organized: Tools for Caregiving, Help for Hoarders, Senior Moving Solutions: Margit Novack
I had no idea my parents were such pack-rats. Well actually I did have an idea, but I didn’t realize it was a serious problem. What a nightmare their house is! It’s almost scary to go over there and I’ve stopped bringing my children (their grandchildren!) over there. It’s just unhealthy. I’m about to dig in and see what I can do to help. It’s definitely time for an intervention. thanks!
Okay these courses were really helpful. I kept looking for a book or anything on how to deal with this and couldn’t find anything. Saw the special on Oprah and was hoping more resources would have been provided to assist.
We also an uncle out of state that could also use an intervention - i think i’ll point his kids to this. His wife is completely embarrassed about inviting anyone to their home. I always feel bad. Thank you Ms. Novack.