Hoarding Disorder (HD) affects an estimated 2 % to 6 % of U.S. adults, with metaanalyses suggesting an average prevalence around 2.5 %—meaning roughly 6 to 16 million Americans meet clinical criteria. Here are some key hoarding statistics. Key Insights Estimated numbers: Applying the 2–6 % range to a U.S. population of ~330 million yields an estimate of 6–20 READ MORE
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The Hidden Cost of Helping Hoarders: Why Paying for Hoarding Disorder Services Is So Hard
If you’re a family caregiver supporting a loved one with Hoarding Disorder (HD), you already know it’s about much more than just clutter. It’s emotional, complex — and expensive. From therapy to cleanup to safety fixes, the help your loved one needs often comes with a price tag few families are prepared for. Here is READ MORE
Meet Our Member Volunteers
We are pleased to have Lt. Kelly Gitzke, Firefighter/EMT-P, RN, on our Chicagoland Hoarding Task Force. Lt. Gitzke works for the Huntley Fire Protection District and is the director of Mobile Integrated Health. “During COVID, many residents became isolated and overwhelmed while being home alone without much human contact. Many of them were not able READ MORE