Hoarding is defined as the acquisition and failure to discard a large number of possessions,resulting in significant cluttering and distress to themselves and others.When the severity of hoarding behaviour increases w...Hoarding is defined as the acquisition and failure to discard a large number of possessions,resulting in significant cluttering and distress to themselves and others.When the severity of hoarding behaviour increases with age,the risk of vulnerability increases,especially in older people with dementia.This pathological comportment tends not to be identified until the patient is hospitalized and needs a home visit for safe discharge planning or when major concerns arise from family or the public.Diagnosing hoarding disorders from secondary conditions with hoarding behaviour can be challenging.A number of assessments and intervention strategies for hoarding can be implemented to improve the health and safety of these patients.A case of a patient with hoarding behaviour in a patient with dementia is described.展开更多
文摘Hoarding is defined as the acquisition and failure to discard a large number of possessions,resulting in significant cluttering and distress to themselves and others.When the severity of hoarding behaviour increases with age,the risk of vulnerability increases,especially in older people with dementia.This pathological comportment tends not to be identified until the patient is hospitalized and needs a home visit for safe discharge planning or when major concerns arise from family or the public.Diagnosing hoarding disorders from secondary conditions with hoarding behaviour can be challenging.A number of assessments and intervention strategies for hoarding can be implemented to improve the health and safety of these patients.A case of a patient with hoarding behaviour in a patient with dementia is described.
