Elderly Tenant Hoarding Program

Based on a sampling of seniors in the City of Los Angeles conducted in 2006 it is estimated that there may be as many as 21,000 seniors living in a hoarding-like situation. Hoarding is the excessive collection of items that seem to have limited or no value, such as newspapers or trash, along with the inability to discard them. Hoarding creates such cramped living conditions that entire rooms may be filled to capacity, and homes may be left with only narrow pathways winding through stacks of clutter. Some people also collect animals, keeping hundreds of dogs, cats or other animals in their homes, as filth and waste pile up and the animals become sick.

As part of the Elderly Tenant Hoarding Program, LAFA will raise funds to establish and support a team of professionals who will assist seniors who hoard with the “clean-up” and on-going mental health care and support.

The Impact of Aging

As the population of older adults increases in the coming years, senior programs, services and the City of Los Angeles need to be prepared to handle greater demands and maximize resources.
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