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What percentage of seniors are hoarders? A comprehensive overview

Hoarding disorder, characterized by the persistent difficulty discarding possessions, is significantly more common among older adults than in the general population. While affecting 2-6% of the overall population, research indicates that the prevalence rises to over 6% for those aged 65 and older. Understanding **what percentage of seniors are hoarders?** is the first step toward compassionate intervention.

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Understanding the Reasons: Why do people hoard as they get older?

Hoarding disorder affects 2-6% of adults, with research indicating older adults are more susceptible to the condition. Understanding **why do people hoard as they get older?** requires a look beyond simple messiness into deeper psychological and emotional roots.

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What Age Are Most Hoarders? Understanding Hoarding's Lifelong Progression

Research indicates that hoarding symptoms are almost three times more common in older adults, aged 55-94, compared to younger adults. This stark statistic prompts the question: what age are most hoarders, and what factors cause this progressive and often misunderstood condition to worsen over a lifetime?

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