Signs to Look For:
- Most surfaces, such as countertops, sinks, stoves, and desks, are piled with items in the home.
- The clutter may also have moved outside to the yard, garage or vehicles when there is no more room inside the home.
- There are stacks of newspapers, magazines, or junk mail.
- The person often moves items from one pile to another without throwing away anything.
- The person cannot throw things away, accumulating unnecessary items such as trash.
- The person has difficulty managing daily activities and making decisions, organizing items, and has an extreme attachment to items.
- The person often experiences shame or embarrassment.
To learn more about available help, please contact
Lorain County Public Health
440-322-6367
Ask for Environmental Health