Hoarding and housing: If you or an aging loved one want more information about these topics, you may want to check out programs offered by the Benjamin Rose institute.
The organization supports aging in Northeast Ohio through seminars and research.
THE MORE YOU KNOW: HOARDING
Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition in which people have a strong need to save a large number of items and experience distress when attempting to get rid of them. It is estimated that around 2-to-6% of the population suffers from this disorder.
Hoarding affects not only the person doing the hoarding, but also their family, the people who love them, those who live around them, and in some cases the safety and well-being of the community.
If you, a family member or someone you know are providing care to may be experiencing a hoarding disorder, consider attending a FREE one-hour, virtual Q & A session with professionals who will explain hoarding disorder and provide useful information. The next session is Wednesday, June 12 at noon.
FINANCIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS FOR OLDER ADULTS
Benjamin Rose’s FREE financial workshop series for older adults is back. The class is held virtually every day from 2 – 3:30 p.m. from June 24-28 to take charge of your finances before they take charge of you. Topics include:
- Recognizing & avoiding elder financial abuse, scams & fraud
- Preparing for the future
- Budgeting, goal setting & saving
- Taking control of credit & debit
- Benefitting from benefits
To register for these and other Benjamin Rose programs, go to benrose.org.
