Diogenes Syndrome: Case Report

• Main Authors: Jorge Luiz de Carvalho Mello (Author), Renata Santos Alves (Author), Lívia Caramaschi Florêncio (Author), Marcela de Medeiros Fregonesi (Author), Thaís Cristina Carvalho (Author), Monize Spazzapan Martins (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Hoarding disorder (HD) can be defined as a persistent difficulty with the disposal of items due to the suffering associated with the elimination or the perceived need to keep them, regardless of their real value. In the elderly, HD is related to another condition called domestic squalor. Accumulatio...