To explore the topic of hoarding, work with a partner and find the answers to the following questions on the Mayo Clinic's site.
The names of the sections of the site that contain the answers are in blue:
- How does the Mayo Clinic define hoarding? Definition
- Why do hoarders feel it is important to keep things? Symptoms
- How are hoarders considered different than collectors? Symptoms
- Is hoarding common? Risk Factors
- What are the five risk factors for hoarding? Risk Factors
- What are the two most common kinds of treatment for hoarding? Treatments and Drugs
Before viewing each video, ensure your understanding of the vocabulary listed:
- anxious
- attic
- clutter / cluttered
- compulsive
- convalescent home
- danish (pastry)
- diabetes
- feces
- livid
- mold (in house)
- profound
- ridiculous
- running water
- ultimatum
Hoarders - Part 1
- (to throw a) temper-tantrum
- a last resort
- certified (certificate)
- condescending
- plumbing
- rodent
- to accumulate
- to bail someone out (not prison)
- to inspect
- to pick up steam
- to stand up to someone
- yarn