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Dear Savvy Senior: My dad has always been a pack rat, but since Mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter has gotten out of control and I don’t know what to do. Any ...

Hoarding generally involves saving household items and clothing that are no longer useful, contributing to clutter and dysfunction. To address hoarding, begin with the main principle: Your emotions ...

My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his house has gotten out of control and I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions?

This piece unpacks why we hoard, when “data is the new gold” stops being true, and how to confidently delete what no longer ...

Dear Eric: I am a happily married gay man. My husband and I are retired, and we both love to spend our time shopping at thrift stores and antique shops. We each believe the other has a hoarding ...

Dear Savvy Senior: My 70-year-old mother has become somewhat of a hoarder. Since my father died a few years ago, her house is so disorganized and messy with stuff that it’s becoming a hazard. What ...

Rajeev* is a 70-year-old, first-generation retired immigrant from India who came to the US in 1990 with his wife, Shobha*. They live in a four-bedroom house on the outskirts of Dallas. They have two ...

Dear Eric: I am a happily married gay man. My husband and I are retired, and we both love to spend our time shopping at thrift stores and antique shops. We each believe the other has a hoarding ...

My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his house has gotten out of control and I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions?