Elder Care workshop on physical vs. emotional hoarding: Same movie, different formats

“My parents won’t budge—but they’re no longer safe living at home.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. We all know what physical hoarding looks like—stacks of old newspapers, twenty-seven ceramic roosters, junk mail from the Clinton administration. But emotional hoarding? That’s harder to see. It’s the silent accumulation of regrets, old wounds, and “someday” plans that keep getting postponed. It clutters the heart the way old furniture clutters the garage. And when a loved one can no longer live safely at home, both kinds of hoarding can become roadblocks—stopping families from having the hard conversations they need to have. 

 

Join Family and Couples Therapist Daniel Dashnaw for a down-to-earth conversation about how emotional hoarding holds us back, why it’s so common in aging and caregiving, and how to lovingly nudge someone forward—even if they’re holding on tight. You’ll leave with insight, language, and a little more courage for the next step.