Hoarding in Older Adults (2HR)

What do providers need to know and understand about hoarding disorder in older adults? This training will focus on the etiology of hoarding in older adults, including diagnostic criteria and assessment. Treatment approaches and strategies for supporting older clients and families will be discussed. Learners will obtain increased knowledge, perspective, and confidence in working with older adults who hoard.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe the etiology of hoarding in older adults and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for hoarding disorder.
• Explore best practices and treatment approaches for managing hoarding disorder in older adults.
• Identify methods of supporting family members and hoarding resources.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical/General Skill Building asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Clinical, Evidence-Based Practices, and General Skill Building continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW