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Understanding Hoarding Behavior

Event Type: Adult
Age Group(s): Adults
Date: 4/26/2017
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Description:
 This presentation will address object hoarding in older adults while differentiating between squalor and crisis hoarding situations. An overview of the psychological, biological and genetic factors associated with hoarding disorder and how social stigma helps to increase the risk of older adult isolation. This presentation will also have a group activity which helps to identify different perceptions of hoarding households and the obstacles that can occur when trying to help the person with hoarding disorder. Effective communication techniques and quotes will help to illustrate ways to encourage and support de-cluttering activity among older adults with hoarding disorder. Lastly, resources will be provided to assist with additional knowledge, on-line support groups and answers to questions that may arise long after the presentation ends. In the North Wing Program Room.
Library: Sun City Branch    Library location
Location: Program Room
Registration Ends: 4/25/2017 at 5:00 AM
Other Information:
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Contact: Jennie O'Leary
Presenter: Mary E. Coalson
Status: Closed
Please Note
  • Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

We're sorry. The registration deadline was 4/25/2017 at 5:00 AM.